医 Stroke Order — How to Write 医
医 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 匸, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
医 Radical and Character Components
医 is a phono-semantic compound: 矢 (arrow) carries the meaning, while 匸 indicates the sound.
Radical: 匸 + 5 more strokes
医 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yī
Meanings of 医 in Chinese
1
yī医
To treat illness; medical (referring to skills or services related to medicine).
他医术高明，治好了许多疑难杂症。
He has excellent medical skills and has cured many difficult and complicated diseases.
A person who treats illness; doctor, medical professional.
这位医生医术高明，深受病人信赖。
This doctor has excellent medical skills and is deeply trusted by patients.
Medical science or medicine, referring to the study and practice of treating diseases, such as traditional Chinese medicine (中医) or Western medicine (西医).
她对中医很感兴趣。
She is very interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Common Words and Phrases with 医
1
A medical record or case history compiled by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners, detailing symptoms, diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatments, often collected and published as a book of clinical cases.
这位老中医整理了一生的医案，希望能为后世留下宝贵的经验。
This old Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor compiled his lifelong medical cases, hoping to leave valuable experience for future generations.
2
the art of healing; medical knowledge or skill (especially in traditional Chinese medicine)
他从小对医道有浓厚的兴趣，立志悬壶济世。
He has had a strong interest in the art of healing since childhood, aspiring to be a benevolent doctor.
3
Medical ethics; moral integrity in medicine.
一位好医生不仅需要精湛的医术，更需要高尚的医德。
A good doctor needs not only excellent medical skills but also noble medical ethics.
4
Medical care and nursing; medical staff.
在疫情期间，医护人员夜以继日地工作，守护着人们的健康。
During the pandemic, healthcare professionals worked day and night to protect people's health.
5
Medical sciences or medical field.
她对生物学和化学有着浓厚的兴趣，因此决定申请大学的医科
She has a strong interest in biology and chemistry, so she decided to apply for the medical program at the university.
6
principles of medical science; medical knowledge
学习医理是成为一名优秀医生的基础。
Learning medical principles is the foundation of becoming an excellent doctor.
7
Medical treatment or healthcare.
现代医疗技术的发展为人类健康带来了巨大福祉。
The development of modern medical technology has brought great benefits to human health.
8
A medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses.
这位医生很专业，对待病人非常友善。
This doctor is very professional and treats patients kindly.
9
An ancient honorific title for someone who achieved great accomplishments in medicine; a medical sage.
张仲景被誉为医圣，其医学思想对后世影响深远。
Zhang Zhongjing is honored as the Medical Sage, and his medical philosophy has profoundly influenced later generations.
10
A qualified medical professional who has received higher medical education and practices medicine.
这位经验丰富的医师对各种疑难杂症都有独到的见解。
This experienced physician has unique insights into various complex and difficult illnesses.
11
A doctor or medical practitioner, often with secondary medical school education.
病人向医士咨询病情。
The patient consulted the medical practitioner about their condition.
12
A medical book; a book about medicine.
他一生致力于研读古老的医书，从中汲取知识，造福乡里。
He dedicated his life to studying ancient medical books, drawing knowledge from them to benefit his community.
13
medical skill or medical expertise
那位老医生医术高明，深受当地居民的信赖和尊敬。
That old doctor's medical skills are superb, earning him the trust and respect of local residents.
14
medical matters or affairs
他们负责监督医院的医务工作，确保病人得到及时且专业的治疗。
They are responsible for overseeing the hospital's medical affairs, ensuring that patients receive timely and professional treatment.
15
Medicine; medical science. It is the field of science dedicated to protecting and enhancing human health, and preventing and treating diseases.
现代医学在诊断和治疗疾病方面取得了显著进步。
Modern medicine has made significant progress in diagnosing and treating diseases.
16
medicine or pharmaceuticals used for treating diseases
这家公司致力于研发新型医药产品，以改善患者的生活质量。
This company is dedicated to developing new pharmaceutical products to improve patients' quality of life.
More words with 医
- shòu兽yī医A doctor who treats animals.
- yōng庸yī医quack, incompetent doctor
- yù御yī医imperial physician
- rú儒yī医scholar-physician, Confucian doctor
- wū巫yī医witch doctor, shaman
- chì赤jiǎo脚yī医shēng生barefoot doctor
- yī医yuàn院hospital
- jiù就yī医See a doctor, Seek medical attention
- yá牙yī医dentist, tooth doctor
- zhōng中yī医Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese medicine
- yī医jiā家doctor, physician
- yī医shēng生men们doctors
- lǎo老zhōng中yī医TCM doctor, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor
- míng名yī医famous doctor, renowned physician
- xíng行yī医practice medicine, be a doctor
- yī医zhì治treat, cure
- yī医zhǔ嘱Doctor's orders, Medical instructions
- cóng从yī医practice medicine, work as a doctor
- qù去yī医yuàn院Go to the hospital, See a doctor
- yī医liáo疗duì队medical team
Idioms with 医
- yī医shí时jiù救bì弊rectify contemporary malpractices
- huì讳jí疾jì忌yī医hide illness, avoid treatment
- jiāng江hú湖yī医shēng生a quack doctor
- jiǔ久bìng病chéng成yī医Long illness makes one a doctor
- sú俗bù不kě可yī医incurably vulgar
- wān剜ròu肉yī医chuāng疮adopt a harmful stopgap measure
- xīn心bìng病nán难yī医Heart sickness is hard to cure
- yōng庸yī医shā杀rén人Incompetent doctors kill people
- bìng病jí急luàn乱qiú求yī医desperate people do desperate things
- bìng病jí急luàn乱tóu投yī医desperate, try anything
- jiá夹bǎn板yī医tuó驼zǐ子fix one problem, create another
- jiù旧bìng病nán难yī医old habits are hard to change
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Open the tool →Questions about 医
What does 医 mean in Chinese?
医 (yī) means “To treat illness” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 医?
医 is pronounced yī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 医 have?
医 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 医?
医 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 匸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 医?
The radical of 医 is 匸, and 医 is a phono-semantic compound.