Meanings of 痍
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AI Study Notes for 痍
伤 (shāng) refers to a broader concept of injury, while 痍 (yí) specifically emphasizes wounds or sores.
This character is typically used in more formal or medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 痍痛 (yí tòng), meaning 'pain from a wound,' and 痍疮 (yí chuāng), meaning 'sore.' Be careful with the tonal pronunciation, as a mispronunciation can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
While 痍 is not included in the HSK levels, it is beneficial for learners at higher levels, particularly those focused on medical vocabulary. Connecting this character with others related to health (like 病 - bìng, meaning 'illness') will enhance vocabulary retention.
Learners often confuse 痍 with similar characters like 疮 (chuāng), which also means sore but has different connotations. For example, saying '我有一个痍' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè yí) is incorrect; the proper phrase would be '我有一个伤口' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè shāngkǒu) for 'I have a wound.'
Pronunciation of 痍
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Etymology of 痍
sickness
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- 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half夷 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaysickness
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say wound, sore, bruise in Chinese
“wound, sore, bruise” in Chinese is痍
The character 痍 (yí) refers to a wound, sore, or bruise on the body. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe physical injuries or ailments that cause pain or discomfort. This term can indicate both minor injuries and more serious conditions, often emphasizing the presence of an open or infected area.
When to use 痍
This character is typically used in more formal or medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 痍痛 (yí tòng), meaning 'pain from a wound,' and 痍疮 (yí chuāng), meaning 'sore.' Be careful with the tonal pronunciation, as a mispronunciation can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
痍 or something close to it
伤 (shāng) refers to a broader concept of injury, while 痍 (yí) specifically emphasizes wounds or sores.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 痍 with similar characters like 疮 (chuāng), which also means sore but has different connotations. For example, saying '我有一个痍' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè yí) is incorrect; the proper phrase would be '我有一个伤口' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè shāngkǒu) for 'I have a wound.'
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Grammar Patterns of 痍
痍 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.
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在德国，柏林市已经满目疮____。
Within Germany, the city of Berlin lay in ruins.
Example Sentences for 痍 (2)
Word Family of 痍
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Frequently Asked Questions about 痍
The correct pronunciation is 'yí' with a rising tone. Make sure to emphasize the tone to avoid confusion.
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