顽疾 wán jí

ineradicable disease; fig. deep-seated problem

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 68565th word

Definitions

  1. 1. ineradicable disease
  2. 2. fig. deep-seated problem
  3. 3. perennial problem

Characters

Character Meaning
顽 wán HSK 6
stubborn; obstinate; naughty
疾 jí HSK 6
disease; sickness; swift