How to Write 疟 (nüè/yào) — Meaning “malaria”

Q: How do you write 疟 (nve/yao) stroke by stroke?

疟 has 8 strokes. The radical is 疒. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 疟 and 疔?

疟 (nüè/yào) and 疔 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 疟?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 疒. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 疟?

Common words containing 疟 include: 疟疾 (nüè jí) — malaria; 疟子 (yào zǐ) — Malaria (colloquial term)..

nüè/yào 8 strokes Radical: 疒

疟 (nüè/yào) means "malaria" in Chinese. It has 8 strokes with the radical 疒.

Rated 3.7/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Appears in 2+ common words including 疟疾 (nüè jí), 疟子 (yào zǐ).

Due to its 8 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 疟 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 疟

The character 疟 (nüè/yào) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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What Does nüè/yào (疟) Mean in Chinese?

疟 means malaria.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: nüè, yào.

Character Data

Character	疟
Pinyin	nüè / yào (nve/yao)
Meaning	malaria
Strokes	8
Radical	疒
Difficulty	3.7/5

Origin of 疟

The character 疟 is a simplified form of the traditional 瘧, which combines the illness radical 疒 with 虐 (cruel), portraying malaria as a severe, oppressive disease. In the simplified version, 疒 is paired with 虍 (the head of a tiger), suggesting the fierce, feverish attack of the illness.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a sick person (疒) being clawed by a tiger (虍), causing the shivering and burning fever of malaria.

Common Words with 疟

疟疾 nüè jí

malaria

疟子 yào zǐ

Malaria (colloquial term).

Example Sentences

这种热带传染病疟疾主要通过蚊虫叮咬传播。

zhè zhǒng rè dài chuán rǎn bìng nüè jí zhǔ yào tōng guò wén chóng dīng yǎo chuán bō

Malaria, a tropical infectious disease, is mainly transmitted through mosquito bites.

他不小心发了疟子，浑身冷热交替很难受。

tā bù xiǎo xīn fā le yào zǐ hún shēn lěng rè jiāo tì hěn nán shòu

He accidentally caught malaria, and the alternating chills and fever are very uncomfortable.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
疟 (current)	nüè / yào	8	疒
疔	dīng	7	疒
疖	jiē	7	疒
疗	liáo	7	疒

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疟

What does 疟 (nve/yao) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疟 (nüè/yào) means "malaria". with 8 strokes and the radical 疒.

How do you write 疟 (nve/yao) stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疟 and 疔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疟?

What common words use 疟?

How to Write 疟 (nüè/yào) — Meaning “malaria”

Practice Writing 疟 (nüè/yào)

How to Write 疟

What Does nüè/yào (疟) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 疟

Common Words with 疟

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 疟 (nüè/yào)

Frequently Asked Questions about 疟

Characters with Radical 疒

Other 8-Stroke Characters