Chinese word

精神病

Pronunciation

Pinyinjīng shén bìng

Meaning

  • nounmental illness

Example

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.

Illustration for 精神病 (mental illness)

More examples

家属注意到他的言行显著改变，后来确诊为精神病。jiā shǔ zhù yì dào tā de yán xíng xiǎn zhù gǎi biàn hòu lái què zhěn wèi jīng shén bìng

His family noticed a significant change in his words and actions, and he was later diagnosed with mental illness.

Core concept

A serious disorder in the mind's processes that can affect thought, feelings, and behavior.

Common phrases

  • 患有精神病huàn yǒu jīng shén bìng

    suffer from mental illness

  • 被诊断为精神病bèi zhěn duàn wèi jīng shén bìng

    be diagnosed with mental illness

  • 接受精神病治疗jiē shòu jīng shén bìng zhì liáo

    receive treatment for mental illness

Similar words

精神疾病jīng shén jí bìng: A broad group of illnesses that affect mental functions and need medical diagnosis or treatment.
精神障碍jīng shén zhàng ài: A mental condition that makes daily activities or social relationships difficult.
心理问题xīn lǐ wèn tí: An emotional or mental difficulty caused by stress or inner troubles that affects daily life.

Definition in Chinese

一种影响思维、情感和行为的疾病，程度较重时需要精神科医生诊断和治疗。yì zhǒng yíng xiǎng sī wéi qíng gǎn hé xíng wéi de jí bìng chéng dù jiào zhòng shí xū yào jīng shén kē yī shēng zhěn duàn hé zhì liáo

Word origin

精神 (jīngshén, "mind") + 病 (bìng, "illness") forms a term for illness affecting mental functions.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this word can sound blunt when applied to a person, so it is safest in contexts focused on diagnosis, treatment, or a person's condition.

Opposites

  • 心理健康xīn lǐ jiàn kāngmental healthnoun

Related words

  • 精神病人jīng shén bìng rénperson with mental illnessnoun
  • 精神病学jīng shén bìng xuépsychiatrynoun
  • 精神病院jīng shén bìng yuànpsychiatric hospitalnoun

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