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疮 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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疮
chuāng
boil, tumor; wound, sore
n, 9 strokes, radical 疒, rank #21407, Very Hard
疮
chuāng
skin ulcer
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 疒, rank #21407, Very Hard
chuāng(chuang1)chuang T1
1boil, tumor; wound, sore
2skin ulcer
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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#21407DifficultyVery Hard
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
9Strokes
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.
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.
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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疮 = 疒 + 仓. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 疮
IDS Structure⿸疒仓
疮Full character
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疒ne4
enclosing
仓cang1
inner
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Parts
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How to say boil, tumor; wound, sore in Chinese
“boil, tumor; wound, sore” in Chinese is疮chuāng
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.
When to use 疮
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).
疮 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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 yǐjīng mǎn mù chuāng yí。
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 jǐngxiàng。
It's a scene of complete devastation.
3
严重的惊吓会造成痤疮突发。
yánzhòng de jīngxià huì zàochéng cuó chuāng tūfā。
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。
chéngqiānshàngwàn de rén búgù yíqiè dì xiǎngyào líkāi tāmen qiān chuāng bǎi Kǒng de jiāyuán。
Thousands are desperately trying to leave their battered homes.
5
屋子因木材干腐而变得千疮百孔。
wūzi yīn mùcái gān fǔ ér biàn de qiān chuāng bǎi Kǒng。
