HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
医 — medicine, doctor
- Reading
- yī
- Meaning
- medicine, doctor
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
医 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is yī and it means medicine, doctor. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
医 appears in everyday chinese words such as 医生 (doctor), 医院 (hospital) and 中医 (Traditional Chinese medicine).
Chinese words containing 医
Frequently asked questions
What does 医 mean in Chinese?
医 means medicine, doctor in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 医 read?
医 is read yī. Reading it inside real words — 医生 and 医院 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 医 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 医 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 医 in a word?
A common word containing 医 is 医生 (yī shēng) — "doctor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 医 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 医 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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