Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
术后病人持续发热,医生怀疑伤口出现了轻微感染。Shùhòu bìngrén chíxù fārè, yīshēng huáiyí shāngkǒu chūxiàn le qīngwēi gǎnrǎn.The patient kept running a fever after the operation, and the doctor suspected a mild wound infection.
孩子昨晚发热了,妈妈一夜没睡。Háizi zuówǎn fārè le, māma yí yè méi shuì.The child ran a fever last night, and Mum did not sleep all night.
手机用久了会发热,最好让它休息一下。Shǒujī yòng jiǔ le huì fārè, zuìhǎo ràng tā xiūxi yíxià.A phone heats up after long use, so it is best to let it rest for a while.