消渴 xiāo kě

condition characterized by thirst, hunger, frequent urination and weight loss, identified in TCM with type 2 diabetes

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
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Definitions

  1. 1. condition characterized by thirst, hunger, frequent urination and weight loss, identified in TCM with type 2 diabetes

Characters

Character Meaning
消 xiāo HSK 4
to disappear; to vanish; to eliminate
渴 kě HSK 3
thirsty