Meanings of 痱
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 痱
Podcast: 痱
Podcast: 痱
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 痱
Imagine a hot summer day where you sweat a lot, leading to itchy red bumps all over your skin – that’s 痱 (fèi)! The character features the radical 疒 (illness) on the left, indicating a health-related issue, and the phonetic component on the right helps you remember the pronunciation.
This word is mostly used in informal contexts, especially in conversation about skin conditions. A common mistake is to confuse it with the more formal term for skin rashes; make sure to use 痱 when talking about heat-related skin issues specifically. Be careful with the pronunciation as it is easily confused with 痱 (fèi) and 痤 (cuó) for acne.
While 痱 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to health and wellness terms that may appear in higher levels. Students should focus on building a vocabulary related to medical conditions and symptoms, as well as practicing pronunciation with similar-sounding characters.
In traditional Chinese medicine, skin conditions like 痱 are often associated with 'heat' in the body, which can be treated with cooling foods and herbs. This reflects a holistic approach to health that emphasizes balance within the body.
Learners often confuse 痱 with 痤 (acne), mistakenly using 痱 to describe acne. Remember, 痱 specifically refers to heat rash, not other skin conditions.
Pronunciation of 痱
Drill the tone of 痱 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 痱
sickness
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 痱?
Decomposition of 痱
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 痱?
Write 痱
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 痱 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Cultural Notes for 痱
In traditional Chinese medicine, skin conditions like 痱 are often associated with 'heat' in the body, which can be treated with cooling foods and herbs. This reflects a holistic approach to health that emphasizes balance within the body.
Word Family of 痱
Compound Meaning
What does 痱子 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 痱
痱 specifically refers to heat rash caused by sweating, while other skin rashes may have different causes such as allergies or infections.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 痱?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.