HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
疾 — illness
- Reading
- jí
- Meaning
- illness; disease; quick; rapid
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
疾 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jí and it means illness; disease; quick; rapid. 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.
疾 appears in everyday chinese words such as 疾病 (disease, illness) and 残疾 (disability, deformity).
Chinese words containing 疾
Frequently asked questions
What does 疾 mean in Chinese?
疾 means illness; disease; quick; rapid in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 疾 read?
疾 is read jí. Reading it inside real words — 疾病 and 残疾 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 疾 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 疾 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 疾 in a word?
A common word containing 疾 is 疾病 (jíbing) — "disease, illness". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 疾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 疾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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