[[Radicals]] #Radicals #5-Strokes ## 疒 (nè) Kanxi Radical 104 ![[疒 (nè).svg]] ## Meaning The radical 疒 (nè) means "sickness" or "illness." It is often found on the left side of characters related to diseases, medical conditions, and health. This radical is derived from the ancient form of a person lying in bed, representing illness or suffering. Characters containing the 疒 radical usually pertain to medical issues or physical conditions. ## Examples Here are some examples of Chinese characters that contain the radical 疒 (nè): [[病 bìng]] - illness; disease [[疼 téng]] - pain; ache [[症 zhèng]] - symptoms; pathological changes [[疲 pí]] - tired; exhausted