dose

JLPT N5 8 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Understanding

The character (jì) primarily refers to a dose or a form of medicine, especially in contexts related to pharmaceuticals and treatment. It often appears in compound words related to medicine preparation and dosage.

Usage in Medical Contexts

is commonly used to specify the amount or form of medicine prescribed or administered, such as in phrases like 抗生素 (three doses of antibiotics) or (dosage form). It is a technical term frequently used by healthcare professionals.

Common Collocations

  • (yàojì): medicine or pharmaceutical preparation
  • 剂量 (jìliàng): dosage or amount of medicine
  • (jìxíng): dosage form (e.g., tablet, injection)
  • 调剂 (tiáojì): to prepare or dispense medicine

Notes

is a formal and technical term, mostly used in medical or pharmaceutical contexts rather than everyday conversation. It should not be confused with 剂量 which specifically emphasizes the quantity of medicine. When learning , focus on its role in compounds related to medicine and dosage.

Example Sentences

The doctor prescribed me three doses of antibiotics.

This form of medicine is suitable for oral administration.

The pharmacist is responsible for preparing medicines in various doses.