Meanings of 胝
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 胝
Podcast: 胝
Podcast: 胝
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 胝
Learners should be cautious not to confuse 胝 with similar characters like 硬 (yìng, hard) or 疼 (téng, pain), which refer to different concepts. This character is more formal and may not be used in casual conversation. It is often seen in medical terminology, so understanding its context is vital.
While 胝 is not included in the HSK levels, it is beneficial for learners at the advanced level to explore specialized vocabulary related to health and anatomy. Students should focus on the radicals and components to better understand how characters are constructed in this field.
Learners often confuse 胝 with 糖 (táng, sugar) due to similar pronunciation. Remember, 胝 relates to skin conditions, while 糖 refers to sweet substances. Also, some may incorrectly use 胝 in casual speech; it's more appropriate in formal or medical discussions.
Pronunciation of 胝
Drill the tone of 胝 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 胝
flesh
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 胝
- 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
- 2The sound half氐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayflesh
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 胝? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 胝?
Decomposition of 胝
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 胝?
How to say corn, callus in Chinese
“corn, callus” in Chinese is胝
The character 胝 (zhī) refers to a callus or a hardened area of skin that develops as a response to repeated friction or pressure. It can also metaphorically describe a person who is emotionally callous or insensitive. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in medical or anatomical contexts.
When to use 胝
Learners should be cautious not to confuse 胝 with similar characters like 硬 (yìng, hard) or 疼 (téng, pain), which refer to different concepts. This character is more formal and may not be used in casual conversation. It is often seen in medical terminology, so understanding its context is vital.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 胝 with 糖 (táng, sugar) due to similar pronunciation. Remember, 胝 relates to skin conditions, while 糖 refers to sweet substances. Also, some may incorrectly use 胝 in casual speech; it's more appropriate in formal or medical discussions.
Write 胝
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 胝 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 胝
胝 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
胼____质的染剂是苯胺蓝, 间苯二酚蓝和玫红酸.
Callose stains are aniline blue, resorcin blue and rosolic acid.
Example Sentences for 胝 (1)
Word Family of 胝
Compound Meaning
What does 胼胝 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 胝
It primarily refers to a callus or corn, but it is not commonly used in daily conversations.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 胝?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.