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发炎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
发炎fāyánto become inflamedHSK 6, n, rank #15720, Hard
发炎fāyáninflammationHSK 6, n, rank #15720, Hard
fāyán(fa1yan2) T1
  1. 1to become inflamed
  2. 2inflammation
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March 24, 2026
发炎(發炎)fāyán(fa1yan2)

发炎 (fāyán) refers to the process of becoming inflamed, typically in response to injury or infection. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe conditions such as swelling, redness, and pain in tissues or organs, indicating an underlying health issue.

Frequency#15720DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, traditional medicine often emphasizes the importance of understanding inflammation in relation to balance and health, where inflammation is seen as a sign of disharmony in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 发炎 (fāyán) as 'fa' for 'fire' and 'yan' as 'yarn' that gets tangled and inflamed. Visualize a fire starting in a ball of yarn, representing how inflammation can spread and cause more damage in the body.

Meanings of 发炎

fāyán(fa1yan2)
1to become inflamed
2inflammation
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About 发炎

发炎Simplified
發炎Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#15720Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 发炎

Quick Contrast

炎症 (yánzhèng) - use 发炎 (fāyán) when emphasizing the process of inflammation, while 炎症 (yánzhèng) refers specifically to the condition or state of inflammation.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 发炎 (fāyán) as 'fa' for 'fire' and 'yan' as 'yarn' that gets tangled and inflamed. Visualize a fire starting in a ball of yarn, representing how inflammation can spread and cause more damage in the body.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 发炎 with other related terms like 感染 (gǎnrǎn), which means infection. This term is used in both formal medical contexts and everyday conversations about health, so understanding its usage in different registers is important.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 term, 发炎 connects well with other medical vocabulary and health-related terms. Focus on using it in context with symptoms and treatments to enhance your understanding of related discussions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, traditional medicine often emphasizes the importance of understanding inflammation in relation to balance and health, where inflammation is seen as a sign of disharmony in the body.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 发炎 with the term 治疗 (zhìliáo), which means treatment. For instance, saying '我需要发炎' (Wǒ xūyào fāyán) is incorrect; it should be '我需要治疗' (Wǒ xūyào zhìliáo) meaning 'I need treatment.'

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Component Characters

发fāto send out
HSK 35 strokes又
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炎yánflame
8 strokes火
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Grammar Patterns of 发炎

发炎 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这是眼睑边缘红肿____的症状。

This is an irritation and inflammation of the edge of the eyelid.

Example Sentences for 发炎 (6)

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这是眼睑边缘红肿发炎的症状。

zhè shì yǎn jiǎn biān yuán hóng zhǒng fā yán de zhèng zhuàng。

This is an irritation and inflammation of the edge of the eyelid.
2
芦荟可能对发炎以及轻微的皮肤炎症具有镇痛作用。

lú huì kě néng duì fā yán yǐ jí qīng wēi de pí fū yán zhèng jù yǒu zhèn tòng zuò yòng。

Aloe may have an analgesic effect on inflammation and minor skin irritations.
3
阴虚阳浮﹐满气逆及麻疹已透者忌服.大剂量可能导致头痛 ﹐ 晕 ﹐ 吐 ﹐ 抖 ﹐ 胃发炎﹐茎病态勃起.

yīn xū yáng fú﹐ ﹐ mǎn qì nì jí má zhěn yǐ tòu zhě jì. fú . dà jì liáng kě néng dǎo zhì﹐ tóu﹐ tòng﹐ ﹐﹐ yùn ﹐ tǔ﹐ ﹐ dǒu ﹐ wèi fā.

Large dosage can cause headaches, dizziness, vomiting, tremors, gastroenteritis and pathogenic erections.
4
他正承受着咽喉发炎之苦.

tā zhèng chéng shòu zháo yān hóu fā yán zhī kǔ.

He is suffering from an inflamed throat.
5
什么是扁桃体发炎? 有啥症状? 有什么治疗偏方?

shí mó shì biǎn táo tǐ fā yán? ? yǒu shá zhèng? zhuàng ? yǒu shí mó zhì liáo?

What is tonsil agnail? Is there what symptom? What treats folk prescription?
6
这种绷带也可能导致皮肤发炎, 而炎症将会影响无疤痊愈的效果. ”

zhè zhǒng bēng dài yě kě néng dǎo zhì pí fū fā yán, , ér yán zhèng jiāng huì yǐng xiǎng wú bā quán yù de xiào.”

The scaffolds could also cause inflammation, which would interfere with scarless healing.

Cultural Notes for 发炎

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, traditional medicine often emphasizes the importance of understanding inflammation in relation to balance and health, where inflammation is seen as a sign of disharmony in the body.

Frequently Asked Questions about 发炎

You can say, '我的喉咙发炎了' (Wǒ de hóulóng fāyánle), meaning 'My throat is inflamed.'