Meanings of 疱
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AI Study Notes for 疱
Be careful not to confuse 疱 with similar characters when discussing skin conditions, as this can lead to misunderstanding. The tone is crucial; ensure you pronounce it with the fourth tone (pào) to avoid confusion with other words. Common collocations include 疱疹 (pào zhěn, herpes) and 皮肤疱 (pí fū pào, skin blister).
Although 疱 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK Level 4 terms that deal with health and sickness. Focus on learning related words like 病 (bìng, illness) and 疼 (téng, pain) to build a more comprehensive vocabulary around health.
Learners often mistakenly use the character 痘 (dòu) instead of 疱 when talking about pimples, as both relate to skin issues but have different nuances. Remember, 疱 refers more to blisters or boils.
Pronunciation of 疱
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Etymology of 疱
Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 包 represents the sound. Simplified form of 皰.
sickness
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Case file: 疱
Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 包 represents the sound. Simplified form of 皰.
- 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half包 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaysickness
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say acne in Chinese
“acne” in Chinese is疱
The character 疱 (pào) refers to a skin condition characterized by the formation of small, raised bumps or blisters, commonly known as pimples or acne. It can also refer to blisters, boils, or ulcers on the skin, indicating various dermatological issues. This term is often used in medical contexts or discussions about skin health.
When to use 疱
Be careful not to confuse 疱 with similar characters when discussing skin conditions, as this can lead to misunderstanding. The tone is crucial; ensure you pronounce it with the fourth tone (pào) to avoid confusion with other words. Common collocations include 疱疹 (pào zhěn, herpes) and 皮肤疱 (pí fū pào, skin blister).
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use the character 痘 (dòu) instead of 疱 when talking about pimples, as both relate to skin issues but have different nuances. Remember, 疱 refers more to blisters or boils.
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Grammar Patterns of 疱
疱 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 5 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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他的皮肤开始起____。
His skin was beginning to blister.
Example Sentences for 疱 (3)
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His skin was beginning to blister.
Word Family of 疱
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疱
You can learn terms like 痘痘 (dòu dòu, pimple) and 皮肤病 (pí fū bìng, skin disease) to enhance your vocabulary.
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