(ān) - Sickly & refers to a weak or sickly condition

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ān | 13 strokes | radical:

· ān

Sickly;

refers to a weak or sickly condition;

also appears in historical texts describing illness.

Sicklyrefers to a weak or sickly conditionalso appears in historical texts describing illness.

Usage highlights

Sickly and weakSickness conditionSickly appearanceFeeble and illChronic illness

Synonyms

  • illness, disease
  • weak, feeble
  • sickness, ailment

Antonyms

  • healthy, strong
  • healthy, well

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient appears sickly (痷弱).
  • Ancient texts describe this condition (痷病).
  • He looked weak and ill (痷痷的样子).

Collocations

  • Sickly and weak(痷弱)
  • Sickness condition(痷病)
  • Sickly appearance(痷貌)
  • Feeble and ill(痷痷)
  • Chronic illness(痷疾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese medical texts describing chronic or weak conditions
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical contexts
  • The character combines the sickness radical with phonetic component 奄

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