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March 24, 2026
痄zhà(zha4)
The character 痄 (zhà) refers to a medical condition characterized by scrofulous swellings or lumps, commonly associated with mumps. It is primarily used in a clinical context, often found in discussions about illnesses and health-related topics in Chinese medicine.
Strokes10Radical疒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, conditions like mumps are associated with specific imbalances in the body, and terms like 痄 are critical when discussing health practices or remedies in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'zhà' (sounds like 'ja') that has a big lump on its head, showing the condition. The character 痄 consists of the radical for 'sickness' (病) on the left, reinforcing its medical meaning, and the 'zhà' component suggests a sudden or striking appearance, like mumps.
Meanings of 痄
zhà(zha4)
1scrofulous swellings or lumps
2mumps
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疒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'zhà' (sounds like 'ja') that has a big lump on its head, showing the condition. The character 痄 consists of the radical for 'sickness' (病) on the left, reinforcing its medical meaning, and the 'zhà' component suggests a sudden or striking appearance, like mumps.
Usage Notes
This term is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in medical literature. Be cautious with pronunciation as it can be easily confused with similar-sounding words. It is often collocated with terms related to health and illness.
HSK Study Tips
Since 痄 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on related medical terms and the context in which this word might appear. Understanding the radicals and composition can help in grasping other medical vocabulary at this level.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, conditions like mumps are associated with specific imbalances in the body, and terms like 痄 are critical when discussing health practices or remedies in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 痄 with other medical terms due to similar pronunciation. For example, mixing it up with '肿' (zhǒng) which means swelling in general. Remember, 痄 specifically refers to scrofulous lumps or mumps.
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Cultural Notes for 痄
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In traditional Chinese medicine, conditions like mumps are associated with specific imbalances in the body, and terms like 痄 are critical when discussing health practices or remedies in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 痄
Words Containing This Character1
痄zhàmumps
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 痄
It refers to scrofulous swellings or lumps, including conditions like mumps.
No, it is primarily used in medical contexts and is not common in daily speech.
