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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瘭biāowhitlowx, 16 strokes, radical 疒
biāo(biao1)biao T1
  1. 1whitlow
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March 24, 2026

瘭biāo(biao1)

The character 瘭 (biāo) refers to a condition known as 'whitlow,' which is an infection that occurs at the end of a finger or toe, often resulting in pain and swelling. It is primarily used in medical contexts and is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation.

Strokes16Radical疒
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, skin infections like whitlow are often treated with herbal remedies and acupuncture, reflecting the holistic approach to health in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a finger (指) that has a painful bump (瘭) on it, indicating the problem of whitlow. You can remember the pronunciation 'biāo' by associating it with a 'bump' on your finger that needs attention.

Meanings of 瘭

biāo(biao1)
1whitlow
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About 瘭

瘭Simplified
16Strokes
疒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is quite specialized and is primarily used in medical discussions, so it may come off as overly formal in casual conversation. Learners should be aware of the context when using it and avoid confusing it with other conditions that affect the fingers.

HSK Study Tips

While 瘭 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners interested in medical terminology. Students at levels 4-6 should focus on expanding their vocabulary related to health and illnesses, as this will enhance their ability to converse about medical topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瘭 (whitlow) with similar sounding words related to other ailments. For instance, saying 瘭 when they mean 咳 (kè, cough) is incorrect; be sure to practice distinguishing these terms.

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Etymology of 瘭

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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sickness

Semantic (meaning)疒
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Phonetic (sound)票
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Origin

瘭 = 疒 + 票. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瘭

IDS Structure⿸疒票
瘭Full character
=
疒ne4
enclosing
票piao4
inner
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How to say whitlow in Chinese

“whitlow” in Chinese is瘭biāo

The character 瘭 (biāo) refers to a condition known as 'whitlow,' which is an infection that occurs at the end of a finger or toe, often resulting in pain and swelling. It is primarily used in medical contexts and is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation.

When to use 瘭

This term is quite specialized and is primarily used in medical discussions, so it may come off as overly formal in casual conversation. Learners should be aware of the context when using it and avoid confusing it with other conditions that affect the fingers.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瘭 (whitlow) with similar sounding words related to other ailments. For instance, saying 瘭 when they mean 咳 (kè, cough) is incorrect; be sure to practice distinguishing these terms.

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Word Family of 瘭

Words containing this character1
瘭biāowhitlow

Frequently Asked Questions about 瘭

The pronunciation is 'biāo,' with the first tone being high and level.

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