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AI Study Notes for 疖
脓疱 (nóngpāo) - use 疖 (jiē) for deeper, more painful lesions, while 脓疱 refers specifically to pus-filled blisters.
This term is more formal and is typically used in medical contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with its tone; it is pronounced with a level tone (jiē), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 疖病 (jiē bìng), meaning 'boil disease.'
While 疖 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it's helpful for learners at intermediate levels to know it in the context of health discussions. Focus on the medical vocabulary and phrases that often accompany discussions of skin health.
Learners often confuse 疖 (jiē) with similar-sounding characters like 结 (jié), which means 'to tie' or 'knot.' For example, saying '我有一个结' instead of '我有一个疖' would be incorrect if referring to a skin condition.
Pronunciation of 疖
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Etymology of 疖
Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 卩 represents the sound. Simplified form of 癤.
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Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 卩 represents the sound. Simplified form of 癤.
- 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half卩 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaysickness
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say boil, pimple, sore in Chinese
“boil, pimple, sore” in Chinese is疖
The character 疖 (jiē) refers to a type of skin lesion, specifically a boil or sore that can be painful and inflamed. It is often used in medical contexts to describe skin conditions, particularly those that involve pus accumulation. In everyday language, it can also refer to pimples or other minor skin irritations.
When to use 疖
This term is more formal and is typically used in medical contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with its tone; it is pronounced with a level tone (jiē), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 疖病 (jiē bìng), meaning 'boil disease.'
疖 or something close to it
脓疱 (nóngpāo) - use 疖 (jiē) for deeper, more painful lesions, while 脓疱 refers specifically to pus-filled blisters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疖 (jiē) with similar-sounding characters like 结 (jié), which means 'to tie' or 'knot.' For example, saying '我有一个结' instead of '我有一个疖' would be incorrect if referring to a skin condition.
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Grammar Patterns of 疖
疖 carries one core meaning. 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
把____子切开是很痛的。
It is a painful experience having the boil lanced.
Example Sentences for 疖 (1)
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It is a painful experience having the boil lanced.
Word Family of 疖
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疖
While 疖 specifically refers to boils or sores, 粉刺 (fěncì) typically refers to acne or blackheads, which are not inflamed like a boil.
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