unknown, 8 strokes, radical 疒, rank #83221, Very Hard
疡
yáng
sores
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 疒, rank #83221, Very Hard
yáng(yang2) T2
1sore, ulcer; infection
2ulcers
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March 24, 2026
疡(瘍)yáng(yang2)
The character 疡 (yáng) refers to a sore or ulcer, typically indicating an infection or a wound that is inflamed. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe skin conditions or ailments involving open sores.
Strokes8Radical疒Frequency#83221DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the understanding of ailments like 疡 is often linked to concepts of balance and harmony in the body, highlighting the importance of holistic health.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'yang' (阳) sun shining on a sore, emphasizing the need for healing. The character's radical 疒 (disease) suggests a connection to health issues, making it easier to remember that it pertains to sores and infections.
Meanings of 疡
yáng(yang2)
1sore, ulcer; infection
2ulcers
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About 疡
疡Simplified
瘍Traditional
8Strokes
疒Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 疡
Quick Contrast
溃疡 (kuìyáng) refers specifically to an ulcer, often in a medical context, while 疡 (yáng) is a more general term for a sore or ulcer.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'yang' (阳) sun shining on a sore, emphasizing the need for healing. The character's radical 疒 (disease) suggests a connection to health issues, making it easier to remember that it pertains to sores and infections.
Usage Notes
When using 疡, be mindful of its medical connotation; it is more formal and should be used in health-related discussions. Common collocations include 疡病 (yáng bìng - ulcer disease) and 病疡 (bìng yáng - infected sore). Avoid confusion with more general terms for pain or discomfort.
HSK Study Tips
While 疡 is not included in HSK levels, it can be connected to other health-related vocabulary at higher levels. Students should focus on learning its usage in medical terminology to enhance their understanding of healthcare discussions.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the understanding of ailments like 疡 is often linked to concepts of balance and harmony in the body, highlighting the importance of holistic health.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 疡 with similar-sounding words like 痒 (yǎng - itchy). A common mistake is using 疡 incorrectly in casual conversation instead of more general terms for pain or discomfort.
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Grammar Patterns of 疡
疡 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
“那是因为我得了溃____，”他补充解释说。
"It's my ulcer," he added by way of explanation.
Example Sentences for 疡 (4)
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1
“那是因为我得了溃疡，”他补充解释说。
“ “ nà shì yīn wéi wǒ dé le kuì，” yáng ，” tā bǔ chōng jiě。
"It's my ulcer," he added by way of explanation.
2
溃疡已经折磨她好几年了。
kuì yáng yǐ jīng zhē mó tā hǎo jī nián le。
The ulcer had been troubling her for several years.
3
胃酸侵蚀胃内壁引发溃疡。
wèi suān qīn shí wèi nèi bì yǐn fā kuì yáng。
Ulcers occur when the stomach's natural acids eat into the lining of the stomach.
4
目的观察乌梅丸化裁治疗慢性溃疡性结肠炎的疗效.
mù de guān chá wū méi wán huà cái zhì liáo màn xìng kuì yáng xìng jié cháng yán de liáo xiào.
Objective 120 patients were administered with fructus mume pills orally.
Cultural Notes for 疡
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the understanding of ailments like 疡 is often linked to concepts of balance and harmony in the body, highlighting the importance of holistic health.
Word Family of 疡
Words Containing This Character2
溃疡ulcer潰瘍
疡yángulcers瘍
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Compound Meaning
What does 溃疡 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 疡
It is pronounced as 'yáng', with the first tone.
Not commonly; it is primarily used in medical contexts.
You might encounter terms like 疡病 (yáng bìng) or 肤疡 (fū yáng - skin ulcer).
