HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
疫 — epidemic
- Reading
- yì
- Meaning
- epidemic; plague
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
疫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is yì and it means epidemic; plague. 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.
疫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 免疫 (immunity), 疫苗 (vaccine) and 瘟疫 (plague, epidemic, pestilence).
Chinese words containing 疫
Frequently asked questions
What does 疫 mean in Chinese?
疫 means epidemic; plague in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 疫 read?
疫 is read yì. Reading it inside real words — 免疫 and 疫苗 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 疫 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 疫 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 疫 in a word?
A common word containing 疫 is 免疫 (miǎnyì) — "immunity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 疫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 疫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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