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瘢痕 (bānhén) — use 伤痕 for marks from recent injuries, and 瘢痕 for older, more permanent scars.
Be mindful of the context when using 伤痕; it can imply both physical and emotional scars. It is often used in informal settings, but can also appear in literature. A common mistake is to confuse it with 伤害 (shang1 hai4), which means 'to harm,' but 伤痕 specifically refers to the mark left behind.
While 伤痕 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it shares components with other HSK words related to injury and health. Focus on the radicals 伤 (injure) and 痕 (mark) to connect it to related vocabulary about health and physical states.
Learners often confuse 伤痕 with 伤害 (shang1 hai4); remember that 伤痕 is specifically about the mark left behind, not the act of injury. For example, saying '我有伤害在手上' (I have harm on my hand) is incorrect; it should be '我手上有伤痕' (I have a scar on my hand).
Pronunciation of 伤痕
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Component Characters
How to say scar in Chinese
“scar” in Chinese is伤痕
伤痕 refers to a scar or bruise, indicating a mark left on the skin after an injury has healed. It can be used both literally, to describe physical scars, and metaphorically, to refer to emotional wounds or lasting impacts from difficult experiences.
When to use 伤痕
Be mindful of the context when using 伤痕; it can imply both physical and emotional scars. It is often used in informal settings, but can also appear in literature. A common mistake is to confuse it with 伤害 (shang1 hai4), which means 'to harm,' but 伤痕 specifically refers to the mark left behind.
伤痕 or something close to it
瘢痕 (bānhén) — use 伤痕 for marks from recent injuries, and 瘢痕 for older, more permanent scars.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 伤痕 with 伤害 (shang1 hai4); remember that 伤痕 is specifically about the mark left behind, not the act of injury. For example, saying '我有伤害在手上' (I have harm on my hand) is incorrect; it should be '我手上有伤痕' (I have a scar on my hand).
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Common Confusions with 伤痕
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 伤痕
伤痕 (shānghén) and 疤痕 (bāhén) both refer to marks on the skin but differ in context. 伤痕 usually refers to bruises or scars from recent injuries, while 疤痕 specifically refers to scars that have formed after the healing process. Knowing this distinction can help in more precise communication.
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