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