风湿病

風濕病

fēngshībìng

noun #40,033

Meanings

1 rheumatism
2 rheumatic disease

Characters

Examples

HSK 6

阴冷天气他的风湿病就犯了。

Yīnlěng tiānqì tā de fēngshībìng jiù fàn le.

His rheumatism flares up in cold damp weather.

HSK 7-9

风湿病多发于关节部位。

Fēngshībìng duōfā yú guānjié bùwèi.

Rheumatic disease often affects the joints.

Tips

culture

Name reflects TCM etiology: 风 (wind) + 湿 (damp) - the two pathogenic factors believed to invade the joints. Matches the folk observation that damp, windy weather triggers symptoms.

Stroke Order

风 fēng

湿 shī

病 bìng