Meanings of 瘢
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AI Study Notes for 瘢
瘢 (scar) vs 痕 (mark) — use 瘢 specifically for scars from wounds, while 痕 can refer to any kind of mark.
Be cautious not to confuse 瘢 (bān) with similar-sounding words like 斑 (bān), which means spot or stain. 瘢 is more formal and typically used in medical contexts, so it's best to use it in appropriate settings when discussing health or skin issues. Ensure proper pronunciation as the tones can change meaning.
While 瘢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other health-related terms found in HSK levels, such as 病 (bìng, disease) and 疼 (téng, pain). Focus on building vocabulary around health to enhance your understanding of this term's context.
Learners often confuse 瘢 (bān) with 斑 (bān), leading to incorrect usage when referring to skin marks. Remember, 瘢 specifically denotes scars rather than spots or stains.
Pronunciation of 瘢
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Etymology of 瘢
Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 般 represents the sound.
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Case file: 瘢
Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 般 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half般 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaysickness
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say scar, mole in Chinese
“scar, mole” in Chinese is瘢
The character 瘢 (bān) refers primarily to a scar or a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed. It can also be used more broadly to describe blemishes or marks on other surfaces. This term is commonly used in medical contexts and everyday conversation when discussing skin conditions or injuries.
When to use 瘢
Be cautious not to confuse 瘢 (bān) with similar-sounding words like 斑 (bān), which means spot or stain. 瘢 is more formal and typically used in medical contexts, so it's best to use it in appropriate settings when discussing health or skin issues. Ensure proper pronunciation as the tones can change meaning.
瘢 or something close to it
瘢 (scar) vs 痕 (mark) — use 瘢 specifically for scars from wounds, while 痕 can refer to any kind of mark.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瘢 (bān) with 斑 (bān), leading to incorrect usage when referring to skin marks. Remember, 瘢 specifically denotes scars rather than spots or stains.
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Grammar Patterns of 瘢
瘢 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
他脱去衣服, 我在他身上数出了 二十七 处____痕和深深的伤口.
He stripped himself , and I counted twenty - seven separate scars and gashes.
Example Sentences for 瘢 (2)
Word Family of 瘢
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瘢
It is pronounced as 'bān', with a high-level tone.
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