Meanings of 疡
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 疡
Podcast: 疡
Podcast: 疡
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 疡
溃疡 (kuìyáng) refers specifically to an ulcer, often in a medical context, while 疡 (yáng) is a more general term for a sore or ulcer.
When using 疡, be mindful of its medical connotation; it is more formal and should be used in health-related discussions. Common collocations include 疡病 (yáng bìng - ulcer disease) and 病疡 (bìng yáng - infected sore). Avoid confusion with more general terms for pain or discomfort.
While 疡 is not included in HSK levels, it can be connected to other health-related vocabulary at higher levels. Students should focus on learning its usage in medical terminology to enhance their understanding of healthcare discussions.
Learners often confuse 疡 with similar-sounding words like 痒 (yǎng - itchy). A common mistake is using 疡 incorrectly in casual conversation instead of more general terms for pain or discomfort.
Pronunciation of 疡
Drill the tone of 疡 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 疡
Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 昜 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瘍.
sickness
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 疡
Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 昜 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瘍.
- 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half昜 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaysickness
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 疡? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 疡?
Decomposition of 疡
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 疡?
How to say sore, ulcer; infection in Chinese
“sore, ulcer; infection” in Chinese is疡
The character 疡 (yáng) refers to a sore or ulcer, typically indicating an infection or a wound that is inflamed. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe skin conditions or ailments involving open sores.
When to use 疡
When using 疡, be mindful of its medical connotation; it is more formal and should be used in health-related discussions. Common collocations include 疡病 (yáng bìng - ulcer disease) and 病疡 (bìng yáng - infected sore). Avoid confusion with more general terms for pain or discomfort.
疡 or something close to it
溃疡 (kuìyáng) refers specifically to an ulcer, often in a medical context, while 疡 (yáng) is a more general term for a sore or ulcer.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疡 with similar-sounding words like 痒 (yǎng - itchy). A common mistake is using 疡 incorrectly in casual conversation instead of more general terms for pain or discomfort.
Write 疡
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 疡 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 疡
疡 carries 3 distinct meanings. 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
“那是因为我得了溃____，”他补充解释说。
"It's my ulcer," he added by way of explanation.
Example Sentences for 疡 (4)
Word Family of 疡
Compound Meaning
What does 溃疡 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 疡
It is pronounced as 'yáng', with the first tone.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 疡?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.