Meanings of 瘰
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瘰 is primarily used in medical terminology and might not be familiar to many learners. It is important to use it in formal or academic discussions about health issues. Avoid using it casually, and be aware of the different contexts in which medical vocabulary is appropriate.
Since 瘰 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on understanding its medical context rather than memorizing it as a common word. It connects to other health-related terms you may encounter, such as 疾病 (jíbìng - disease) or 症状 (zhèngzhuàng - symptoms).
Learners often confuse 瘰 with similar-sounding characters like 罗 (luó), which means 'net' or 'to collect'. Remember that 瘰 specifically relates to medical conditions, while 罗 does not.
Pronunciation of 瘰
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Etymology of 瘰
sickness
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Case file: 瘰
- 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half累 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaysickness
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 瘰
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How to say scrofula, swellings in Chinese
“scrofula, swellings” in Chinese is瘰
The character 瘰 (luǒ) refers to a specific medical condition known as scrofula, which is characterized by swelling in the lymph nodes, often caused by tuberculosis. It is a somewhat archaic term in modern usage, primarily appearing in medical contexts or historical texts related to diseases and their symptoms.
When to use 瘰
瘰 is primarily used in medical terminology and might not be familiar to many learners. It is important to use it in formal or academic discussions about health issues. Avoid using it casually, and be aware of the different contexts in which medical vocabulary is appropriate.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瘰 with similar-sounding characters like 罗 (luó), which means 'net' or 'to collect'. Remember that 瘰 specifically relates to medical conditions, while 罗 does not.
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Word Family of 瘰
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瘰
No, 瘰 is a specialized term mostly used in medical contexts and is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation.
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