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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
伤口shāngkǒuwoundHSK 6, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #1975, Hard
伤口shāngkǒucutHSK 6, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #1975, Hard
shāngkǒu(shang1kou3)shang kou T1
  1. 1wound
  2. 2cut
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March 24, 2026

伤口(傷口)shāngkǒu(shang1kou3)

伤口 (shāngkǒu) refers to a wound or cut on the body, typically resulting from an injury. It is commonly used in medical contexts or when discussing accidents and their consequences. The term emphasizes the physical damage to the skin or tissue.

Strokes9Frequency#1975DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the treatment of 伤口 involves not only physical healing but also considerations of balance and energy flow in the body, reflecting a holistic approach to health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'shark' (sounds like 'shang') biting your arm, leaving a 'kōu' (口, meaning mouth) shaped wound. Envision the sharp teeth creating an open cut that you can see, linking the character to its meaning.

Meanings of 伤口

shāngkǒu(shang1kou3)
1wound
2cut
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About 伤口

伤口Simplified
傷口Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 伤口

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创伤 (chuāngshāng) refers to trauma or injury that may be more severe and can include emotional damage, while 伤口 (shāngkǒu) specifically denotes a physical wound on the body.

Usage Notes

Be cautious in using 伤口; it is a more serious term that refers to open wounds rather than minor cuts or scrapes. In informal contexts, you might hear '划伤' (huàshāng) for scratches. Ensure to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

While 伤口 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to words related to health and emergencies, such as '伤' (shāng, injury) and '医' (yī, doctor). Focus on the radicals and components to better understand related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 伤口 with 伤 (shāng), which means injury in general. For example, saying '我有伤口' (I have an injury) instead of '我有伤口' is incorrect; the former implies a specific wound.

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Component Characters

伤shāngto injure
HSK 56 strokes亻
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口kǒumouth
HSK 13 strokes口
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How to say wound in Chinese

“wound” in Chinese is伤口shāngkǒu

伤口 (shāngkǒu) refers to a wound or cut on the body, typically resulting from an injury. It is commonly used in medical contexts or when discussing accidents and their consequences. The term emphasizes the physical damage to the skin or tissue.

When to use 伤口

Be cautious in using 伤口; it is a more serious term that refers to open wounds rather than minor cuts or scrapes. In informal contexts, you might hear '划伤' (huàshāng) for scratches. Ensure to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning entirely.

伤口 or something close to it

创伤 (chuāngshāng) refers to trauma or injury that may be more severe and can include emotional damage, while 伤口 (shāngkǒu) specifically denotes a physical wound on the body.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 伤口 with 伤 (shāng), which means injury in general. For example, saying '我有伤口' (I have an injury) instead of '我有伤口' is incorrect; the former implies a specific wound.

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Cultural Notes for 伤口

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In Western cultures, wounds are often treated with a focus on hygiene and immediate medical attention, while in China, there may be a greater emphasis on herbal remedies and overall body balance in the healing process.

Frequently Asked Questions about 伤口

'Cut' can also be translated as '划伤' (huàshāng) for minor cuts, but '伤口' (shāngkǒu) specifically refers to a wound.

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