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March 24, 2026
疮(瘡)chuāng(chuang1)
The character 疮 (chuāng) refers to a type of wound or sore on the skin, often associated with boils or ulcers. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe skin conditions that are inflamed or infected. In everyday conversation, it can refer to any painful skin lesion, highlighting the discomfort or health issue involved.
Strokes9Radical疒Frequency#21407DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the treatment of 疮 often involves herbal remedies and acupuncture, reflecting a holistic approach to healing that contrasts with Western medicine's focus on pharmaceuticals. Understanding this character can provide insight into Chinese health practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large, red sore (the shape of 疮) that resembles a boiling pot of water (boil). The left part of the character, 疒, signifies illness or disease, while the right part suggests the action of bubbling up, helping you remember that 疮 is related to painful skin conditions.
Meanings of 疮
chuāng(chuang1)
1boil, tumor; wound, sore
2skin ulcer
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About 疮
疮Simplified
瘡Traditional
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疒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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溃疡 (kuìyáng) refers specifically to an ulcer, often deeper and more serious than 疮 (chuāng), which can be a more general term for skin wounds.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large, red sore (the shape of 疮) that resembles a boiling pot of water (boil). The left part of the character, 疒, signifies illness or disease, while the right part suggests the action of bubbling up, helping you remember that 疮 is related to painful skin conditions.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 疮 with similar terms like 伤 (shāng), which means injury or wound more generally. This word is typically used in a medical context and is more formal, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 疮口 (chuāngkǒu - wound opening) and 疮痍 (chuāngyí - sores and wounds).
HSK Study Tips
Although not on the official HSK list, 疮 is useful for understanding medical vocabulary in Chinese. Students should focus on recognizing similar characters related to health, such as 病 (bìng - illness) and 疾 (jí - disease), to build a stronger vocabulary in this area.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the treatment of 疮 often involves herbal remedies and acupuncture, reflecting a holistic approach to healing that contrasts with Western medicine's focus on pharmaceuticals. Understanding this character can provide insight into Chinese health practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 疮 with other terms for wounds, such as 伤 (shāng). For example, saying '我有一个伤' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè shāng - I have an injury) may not convey the specific nature of a painful sore, whereas using 疮 would be more accurate.
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Grammar Patterns of 疮
疮 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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在德国，柏林市已经满目____痍。
Within Germany, the city of Berlin lay in ruins.
Example Sentences for 疮 (8)
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1
在德国，柏林市已经满目疮痍。
zài dé guó， ， bǎi lín shì yǐ jīng mǎn mù chuāng。
Within Germany, the city of Berlin lay in ruins.
2
那是一副满目疮痍的景象。
nà shì yī fù mǎn mù chuāng yí de jǐng xiàng。
It's a scene of complete devastation.
3
严重的惊吓会造成痤疮突发。
yán zhòng de jīng xià huì zào chéng cuó chuāng tū fā。
Severe shock can bring on an attack of acne.
4
成千上万的人不顾一切地想要离开他们千疮百孔的家园。
chéng qiān shàng wàn de rén bù gù yī qiē dì xiǎng yào lí kāi tā mén qiān chuāng bǎi kǒng de jiā yuán。
Thousands are desperately trying to leave their battered homes.
5
屋子因木材干腐而变得千疮百孔。
wū zǐ yīn mù cái gān fǔ ér biàn dé qiān chuāng bǎi kǒng。
It has obvious cure effect to psoriasis nettle rash , prurigo and scabies.
Cultural Notes for 疮
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the treatment of 疮 often involves herbal remedies and acupuncture, reflecting a holistic approach to healing that contrasts with Western medicine's focus on pharmaceuticals. Understanding this character can provide insight into Chinese health practices.
Word Family of 疮
Words Containing This Character19
疮chuāngsore瘡
痔疮hemorrhoid痔瘡
千疮百孔heavily damaged千瘡百孔
痤疮acne痤瘡
冻疮frostbite凍瘡
褥疮bedsore褥瘡
暗疮acne暗瘡
疮疤scar瘡疤
疥疮scabies疥瘡
口疮mouth ulcer口瘡
天疱疮(medicine) pemphigus天皰瘡
疮痍wound瘡痍
疮口wound瘡口
百孔千疮heavily damaged百孔千瘡
疮痂scab瘡痂
疮痍满目devastation everywhere瘡痍滿目
好了疮疤忘了痛to forget past pains once the wound has healed (idiom)好了瘡疤忘了痛
挖肉补疮to cut one's flesh to cover a sore (idiom); faced with a current crisis, to make it worse by a temporary expedient挖肉補瘡
疮痕scar瘡痕
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疮
Common symptoms include redness, swelling, and pain at the site of the sore or wound.
While it can refer to any skin sore, it is often used for boils and ulcers specifically.
You can say, '我有一个很痛的疮' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè hěn tòng de chuāng), meaning 'I have a very painful sore.'
