noun HSK 4
condition of an illness · patient's condition · state of an illness
Meaning
病情 refers to the state or condition of a disease or illness, particularly describing how severe it is or how it's progressing. It's commonly used in medical contexts when discussing a patient's health status, whether the condition is improving, worsening, or stable.
Usage
This term is frequently used by doctors, nurses, and family members when discussing someone's illness. It often appears with verbs like 恶化 (to worsen), 好转 (to improve), or 稳定 (to stabilize). It's formal enough for medical settings but also used in everyday conversation when discussing serious health matters.
Examples
- 01医生说他的病情已经稳定了。.The doctor said his condition has stabilized.
- 02她很担心父亲的病情会恶化。.She's very worried that her father's condition will worsen.
Characters
Common collocations
- 病情恶化condition worsens
- 病情好转condition improves
- 病情稳定condition is stable
- 了解病情to understand the condition
Origin
Combines 病 (illness) with 情 (condition/situation), literally meaning 'illness condition.' The character 情 is commonly used in Chinese to denote states or situations.