English–Chinese
“mental illness” in Chinese
How to say “mental illness” in Chinese
“Mental illness” in Chinese is 心病 (xīn bìng).
An unseen inner disorder or burden that persists beneath ordinary life.
Example sentences with 心病
经过心理治疗，他的心病逐渐缓解。jīng guò xīn lǐ zhì liáo tā de xīn bìng zhú jiàn huán jiě
After psychotherapy, his mental illness gradually eased.
Tips for using 心病
- For general conversation, the noun can sound heavier than a casual reference to personal worries, signaling that the subject is persistent or significant.
Other Chinese words for “mental illness”
他因为精神病住院了。tā yīn wèi jīng shén bìng zhù yuàn le
He was hospitalized because of mental illness.