Meanings of 瘙
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AI Study Notes for 瘙
痒 (yǎng, itch) is a more general term for itchiness, while 瘙 (sào) specifically refers to a type of itch often associated with skin conditions.
瘙 is primarily used in medical or formal contexts discussing skin conditions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 痒 (yǎng), which means 'itchy,' but is more general and less specific to conditions like scabies. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as it can change the meaning.
Although 瘙 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to medical terminology that might appear in advanced studies. Learners should focus on recognizing the character in context, especially in health-related discussions.
Learners often confuse 瘙 with the more general term 痒 (yǎng), which simply means 'itchy.' For example, saying '我有瘙' (wǒ yǒu sào) is incorrect; instead, use '我觉得痒' (wǒ juédé yǎng) to express 'I feel itchy.'
Pronunciation of 瘙
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Etymology of 瘙
sickness
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Case file: 瘙
- 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half蚤 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaysickness
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say scabies; to itch in Chinese
“scabies; to itch” in Chinese is瘙
瘙 (sào) refers to an itch or the sensation of itching, commonly associated with skin irritations or conditions like scabies. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms of various skin ailments, and it can also refer to the condition of having scabies itself.
When to use 瘙
瘙 is primarily used in medical or formal contexts discussing skin conditions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 痒 (yǎng), which means 'itchy,' but is more general and less specific to conditions like scabies. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as it can change the meaning.
瘙 or something close to it
痒 (yǎng, itch) is a more general term for itchiness, while 瘙 (sào) specifically refers to a type of itch often associated with skin conditions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瘙 with the more general term 痒 (yǎng), which simply means 'itchy.' For example, saying '我有瘙' (wǒ yǒu sào) is incorrect; instead, use '我觉得痒' (wǒ juédé yǎng) to express 'I feel itchy.'
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Grammar Patterns of 瘙
瘙 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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这种____痒简直快把我折磨疯了。
This itching is driving me mad.
Example Sentences for 瘙 (3)
Word Family of 瘙
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瘙
It means 'itch' or refers to skin conditions like scabies.
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