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Be cautious of the context in which you use 瘩, as it is quite specific to medical discussions and might not be understood in everyday conversations. Common collocations include phrases related to skin health. Remember that this word is more formal and may not be used in casual speech.
While 瘩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be useful for students at higher levels studying medical Chinese or specific vocabulary about health. Focus on learning related medical terms to enhance comprehension.
Learners often confuse 瘩 with similar-sounding words like 疖 (yé), which also refers to skin conditions. A common mistake would be to use 瘩 when discussing general skin issues instead of its specific meaning of a sore or boil.
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Etymology of 瘩
Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 荅 represents the sound.
sickness
Origin
瘩 = 疒 + 荅. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 瘩
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How to say sore in Chinese
“sore” in Chinese is瘩
The character 瘩 (dá) refers to a sore or boil, often associated with skin conditions like pimples or scabs. It is commonly used in medical contexts when discussing skin ailments or infections. This term conveys a sense of discomfort or irritation caused by these conditions.
When to use 瘩
Be cautious of the context in which you use 瘩, as it is quite specific to medical discussions and might not be understood in everyday conversations. Common collocations include phrases related to skin health. Remember that this word is more formal and may not be used in casual speech.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瘩 with similar-sounding words like 疖 (yé), which also refers to skin conditions. A common mistake would be to use 瘩 when discussing general skin issues instead of its specific meaning of a sore or boil.
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Grammar patterns of 瘩
瘩 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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只要他一走进房间，她仍旧会起鸡皮疙____。
She still got goose bumps whenever he walked into the room.
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Word Family of 瘩
Words with 瘩
What does 鸡皮疙瘩 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 瘩
Related words include 疮 (chuāng) meaning 'wound' and 痘 (dòu) meaning 'pimple' or 'acne'.
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