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AI Study Notes for 疥
While using the term 疥, ensure you're in a medical context or discussing skin conditions, as it's not commonly used in casual conversation. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with other terms for itch, when it specifically refers to scabies-related itching.
Although 疥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its components could be linked to other words describing illnesses (such as 疾病, jíbìng, meaning 'disease'). Focus on recognizing the radical 疒, which often indicates medical terms, to help with understanding related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 疥 with other terms related to itching, such as 痒 (yǎng, meaning 'itchy'). For example, saying '我有疥' (wǒ yǒu jiè) to mean 'I am itchy' is incorrect; instead, you should say '我很痒' (wǒ hěn yǎng).
Pronunciation of 疥
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Etymology of 疥
sickness
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Case file: 疥
- 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half介 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaysickness
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say scabies; to itch in Chinese
“scabies; to itch” in Chinese is疥
The character 疥 (jiè) refers to scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites that leads to intense itching. It is commonly used in medical contexts when discussing skin diseases or conditions that cause discomfort due to itching.
When to use 疥
While using the term 疥, ensure you're in a medical context or discussing skin conditions, as it's not commonly used in casual conversation. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with other terms for itch, when it specifically refers to scabies-related itching.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疥 with other terms related to itching, such as 痒 (yǎng, meaning 'itchy'). For example, saying '我有疥' (wǒ yǒu jiè) to mean 'I am itchy' is incorrect; instead, you should say '我很痒' (wǒ hěn yǎng).
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Grammar Patterns of 疥
疥 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他身上痒得象害了____疮.
His flesh crawled as if he had a scabies.
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Word Family of 疥
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疥
Synonyms include itch (痒, yǎng) and skin disease (皮肤病, pífūbìng), but these terms are broader and not specifically about scabies.
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