病

bìng
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frequent character
disease
noun
Measure words:场 cháng

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

病 shows 疒, a sick figure in bed, with 丙 bǐng marking the sound. It first meant serious illness. From that came a flaw or disadvantage, and then harm or to harm.

Drawn as: sick person on bed

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Example Sentences

我生病了。
wǒ shēngbìng le 。
I am sick.
他有一种罕见的病。
tāyǒu yīzhǒng hǎnjiàn de bìng 。
He has a rare disease.
医生告诉我多喝水。
yīshēng gàosù wǒ duō hēshuǐ 。
The doctor told me to drink more water.

Words with similar meanings

疾病jíbìng
illness
A more formal term for disease, often used in medical contexts.
毛病máobìng
malady
A less formal term that can refer to both physical and mental issues.

Homophones

并bìng
combine, merge, incorporate
并bìng
combine, merge, incorporate

Words Starting With 病

病毒bìng dú
virus

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