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