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March 24, 2026
疾病jíbìng(ji2bing4)
疾病 (jíbìng) refers to a medical condition that affects the normal functioning of the body, commonly understood as disease or sickness. It encompasses a wide range of ailments, from minor illnesses to serious health issues. This term is frequently used in both medical contexts and everyday conversation when discussing health-related topics.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about health and illness are common, and the concept of '疾病' is often linked to traditional Chinese medicine practices. Many Chinese people may prefer herbal remedies and acupuncture as alternatives to conventional Western treatments.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'jig' (ji) that makes your body 'bing' (bing) when you're sick. Picture a dance party where everyone suddenly stops and feels unwell - that's a '疾' (rapid) change from health to '病' (sickness), emphasizing how quickly ailments can arise.
Meanings of 疾病
jíbìng(ji2bing4)
1disease
2sickness
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疾病Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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病 (bìng) — use 疾病 (jíbìng) for formal or medical contexts, while 病 (bìng) is more casual.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'jig' (ji) that makes your body 'bing' (bing) when you're sick. Picture a dance party where everyone suddenly stops and feels unwell - that's a '疾' (rapid) change from health to '病' (sickness), emphasizing how quickly ailments can arise.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 疾病; the first character '疾' must be pronounced with a second tone, while '病' is pronounced with a fourth tone. Common collocations include '慢性疾病' (chronic disease) and '传染疾病' (infectious disease). Avoid using this term in overly casual conversations where simpler terms like '不舒服' (not feeling well) might suffice.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 疾病 connects with other health-related vocabulary, such as '健康' (health) and '治疗' (treatment). Focus on understanding its usage in medical contexts and how it can be combined with other terms to describe specific conditions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about health and illness are common, and the concept of '疾病' is often linked to traditional Chinese medicine practices. Many Chinese people may prefer herbal remedies and acupuncture as alternatives to conventional Western treatments.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 疾病 with other health-related terms. For example, saying '我有疾病' (I have disease) can be too formal; instead, use '我生病了' (I am sick) for everyday situations. Additionally, some may mispronounce 疾 as 'ji' instead of 'ji2'.
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Grammar Patterns of 疾病
疾病 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The disease wiped out 40 million rabbits at a stroke.
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白内障是一种影响晶状体透明性的疾病。
bái nèi zhàng shì yī zhǒng yǐng xiǎng jīng zhuàng tǐ tòu míng xìng de jí bìng。
Cataracts is a condition that affects the transparency of the lenses.
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他许诺任命一位艾滋病大使来应对这种疾病。
tā xǔ nuò rèn mìng yī wèi ài zī bìng dà shǐ lái yīng duì zhè zhǒng jí bìng。
He promised to appoint an AIDS czar to deal with the disease.
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大约4%的犯人有慢性精神疾病。
dà yuē4% 4% de fàn rén yǒu màn xìng jīng shén jí。
About 4% of the prison population have chronic psychiatric illnesses.
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有大量疾病是由不明环境因素造成的。
yǒu dà liáng jí bìng shì yóu bù míng huán jìng yīn sù zào chéng de。
A surprising number of ailments are caused by unsuspected environmental factors.
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不管什么年龄都有可能遭遇意外事故和突发疾病。
bù guǎn shí mó nián líng dū yǒu kě néng zāo yù yì wài shì gù hé tū fā jí bìng。
Accidents and sudden illnesses are no respecters of age.
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没人知道如何治疗这种可怕的疾病。
méi rén zhī dào rú hé zhì liáo zhè zhǒng kě pà de jí bìng。
No one knew how to treat this dreaded disease.
Cultural Notes for 疾病
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In Chinese culture, discussions about health and illness are common, and the concept of '疾病' is often linked to traditional Chinese medicine practices. Many Chinese people may prefer herbal remedies and acupuncture as alternatives to conventional Western treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions about 疾病
While both can mean 'disease', 疾病 is more formal and encompasses a wider range of ailments, whereas 病 is often used to refer to specific illnesses.
You can say '他得了严重的疾病' (He has a serious disease) to illustrate its use in context.
Yes, synonyms include '病' (bìng) and '症状' (zhèngzhuàng), but their nuances can vary.
