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Be careful when using 癣, as it is a medical term and may not be appropriate in informal contexts. Common collocations include '癣病' (ringworm disease) and '皮肤癣' (skin ringworm). Ensure you pronounce it correctly; mispronouncing can lead to misunderstandings, especially with similar-sounding words.
While 癣 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your medical vocabulary at higher levels. Focus on related terms like 皮肤 (pí fū, skin) and 病 (bìng, disease) to build a contextual understanding of health-related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 癣 (ringworm) with other skin conditions like 湿疹 (shī zhěn, eczema). Remember, 癣 specifically refers to fungal infections, while 湿疹 relates to allergic reactions.
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Etymology of 癣
Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 鲜 represents the sound. Simplified form of 癬.
sickness
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How to say ringworms in Chinese
“ringworms” in Chinese is癣
The character 癣 (xuǎn) refers to a type of skin infection commonly known as ringworm. It is a fungal infection that typically affects the skin, scalp, or nails and is characterized by circular, red, itchy patches. In medical contexts, it is important to distinguish this term from other skin conditions, emphasizing its specific fungal origin.
When to use 癣
Be careful when using 癣, as it is a medical term and may not be appropriate in informal contexts. Common collocations include '癣病' (ringworm disease) and '皮肤癣' (skin ringworm). Ensure you pronounce it correctly; mispronouncing can lead to misunderstandings, especially with similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 癣 (ringworm) with other skin conditions like 湿疹 (shī zhěn, eczema). Remember, 癣 specifically refers to fungal infections, while 湿疹 relates to allergic reactions.
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Grammar patterns of 癣
癣 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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适用于脚气、脚____、脚痒等真菌感染.
Adapt to treat dermatophytosis , athlete's foot and feet tickle.
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癣 translates to 'ringworm' in English, referring to a specific type of fungal skin infection.
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