医yī
to cure, to heal, to treat; doctor; medicine. 7 strokes, radical 匸, first met in HSK 1.
How to write 医
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Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 医 · the stroke-order rules
What 医 is made of
匸 (xì, box) and 矢 (shǐ, arrow).
矢 carries the meaning — arrow — and 匸 carries the sound.
Words that use 医
| 西医 | Western medicine 指源自西方的医学体系 中西医协同攻克顽疾。Chinese and Western medicine work together to conquer stubborn illness. Lesson 80, 吃西餐 · 怀瑾握瑜与笃行致远 · Living Integrity, Broad Horizons & Harmonious Routine |
| 中医 | traditional Chinese medicine 指以中国传统方法诊断治病的医学 他毕生弘扬传统中医精髓。He devoted his life to promoting the essence of Chinese medicine. Lesson 103, 老中医 · 守正出新与同舟共济 · Uprightness, Innovation & Mutual Devotion |
| 医疗 | medical care, healthcare 给病人诊断和治疗疾病的工作 团队研制出便民医疗仪器。The team developed a medical instrument for the public. Lesson 362, 严谨博洽与医药鸿猷 · 研精钩深与济世修身 · Deep Research, Medical Altruism & Scholarly Cultivation |
| 医学 | medicine (the field) 研究疾病预防和治疗的学科 他一生奉献给现代医学。He devoted his whole life to modern medicine. Lesson 364, 济世仁术与健康习惯 · 研精钩深与济世修身 · Deep Research, Medical Altruism & Scholarly Cultivation |
| 医药 | medicine and medical supplies 指治病用的药物和器材 山里的野花开得正好看，医药箱就放在门口。The medical kit sits right by the door. Lesson 671, 野外守护 · 博闻强识与学贵践履 · Comprehensive Knowledge & Practical Application |
| 医院 | hospital 大夫坐着给身体难受的人看病开药处 昨晚吹了风。如果病得厉害，我需要去大医院住院吗？I caught a chill in the wind last night. If it gets serious, will I need to be admitted to a big hospital? Siyuan Teahouse, lesson 21, 去诊所看病 |
| 医生 | doctor 给身体难受的人看病开药的先生 请问这里是社区卫生服务站吗？陈医生在吗？Excuse me, is this the community health center? Is Dr. Chen in? Siyuan Teahouse, lesson 21, 去诊所看病 |