风湿病

風濕病

fēngshībìng

noun #40,033

Meanings

1 rheumatism
2 rheumatic disease

Characters

Examples

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.

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