顽疾

Traditional: 頑疾

wán jí

Dictionary entry

stubborn illness; chronic disease

What does 顽疾 mean?

顽疾 (wán jí) has the following dictionary meaning.

1stubborn illness; chronic disease

2(fig.) deep-seated problem; systemic issue

Character breakdown

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顽wánmischievous · obstinate 疾jí(bound form) disease; ailment · (bound form) swift

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顽疾

wán jí

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