Learn a Chinese Character - 患 (Huàn - Suffer from; trouble; worry; hardship; disaster; disease; to be afflicted with; to worry about; to contract (an illness))

1. Character Basics

Radical: 心 (xīn) - Heart radical (also called '心字底')

Stroke Count: 11 strokes

Stroke Order:

Pinyin: Huàn (Fourth tone)

Basic Meaning: Suffer from; trouble; worry; hardship; disaster; disease

Extended Meanings: To be afflicted with; to worry about; to contract (an illness)

Additional Notes: Often used to indicate suffering or being affected by something negative

患病 (huànbìng) - To be ill; to contract a disease

Example: 他患了重感冒。(He caught a bad cold.)
忧患 (yōuhuàn) - Worry; anxiety; hardship

Example: 生于忧患，死于安乐。(Thrive in hardship, perish in comfort.)
患难 (huànnàn) - Adversity; trials and tribulations

Example: 患难见真情。(True friendship is revealed in times of adversity.)
患者 (huànzhě) - Patient (medical)

Example: 医生正在治疗患者。(The doctor is treating the patient.)
隐患 (yǐnhuàn) - Hidden danger; potential problem

Example: 这个旧建筑存在安全隐患。(This old building has potential safety hazards.)

Part of Speech: Noun; verb

Common Usage: Often used in the structure "患 + [disease/condition]" to indicate suffering from an illness

Common Structures:

[Subject] + 患 + [Illness]: 他患感冒了。(He caught a cold.)
[Subject] + 有 + [忧患/隐患]: 这个地区有很多安全隐患。(This area has many potential safety hazards.)
[Adjective] + 患: 心腹之患 (A serious hidden danger)

Usage Notes: When referring to a patient, use "患者" instead of just "患"

Concept of Suffering in Chinese Culture: The character "患" reflects traditional Chinese perspectives on hardship and resilience

Philosophy: There are many philosophical sayings involving "患" that emphasize the value of overcoming difficulties

Medicine: In traditional Chinese medicine, "患" is often used to describe various conditions and ailments

Proverbs: Many Chinese proverbs use "患" to convey wisdom about dealing with life's challenges

1. 我们应该关注患者的需求。(We should pay attention to the needs of patients.)

2. 提前预防可以避免很多隐患。(Preventing in advance can avoid many potential problems.)

3. 他们共同度过了患难时期。(They went through difficult times together.)

Break down the character: "患" consists of "串" (chuàn - string) on top and "心" (xīn - heart) on the bottom
Imagine strings of worries or troubles in the heart
Sound-meaning connection: The pronunciation "huàn" connects to words like "患难" (adversity) and "忧患" (worry)
Visual memory: Picture a heart with strings of troubles
Create scenarios: Think of situations where people might "患" something, such as getting sick or having worries