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March 24, 2026
疹zhěn(zhen3)
The character 疹 (zhěn) refers to a rash or skin eruption, commonly associated with conditions such as measles or other fevers. It is often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms that surface on the skin, signaling an underlying health issue.
Strokes10Radical疒Frequency#22866DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, skin conditions like rashes are often linked to internal imbalances, and treatments may involve herbal remedies or acupuncture. Awareness of these connections can enhance understanding of health discussions in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'rash' that looks like a 'zen garden' (sounds like 'zhěn')—it spreads out across the skin like the patterns in the sand. The character itself features the radical 疒 (illness), indicating its connection to health issues.
Meanings of 疹
zhěn(zhen3)
1rash, measles; fever
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About 疹
疹Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 疹
Quick Contrast
皮疹 (pízhěn, skin rash) - use 疹 (zhěn) for a more general term, while 皮疹 (pízhěn) specifically refers to skin rashes.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; 'zhěn' has a third tone that can be tricky for learners. It is typically used in medical discussions, so it's less common in casual conversation. Common collocations include 疹子 (rashes) and 麻疹 (measles).
HSK Study Tips
While 疹 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to health-related vocabulary that learners might encounter in HSK level 4 and above, such as 病 (illness) and 医生 (doctor). Focus on recognizing its usage in medical contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 疹 with 症 (zhèng), which means 'symptom.' For example, saying '我有症' instead of '我有疹' would be incorrect; the correct phrase should refer to the rash directly.
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Pronunciation of 疹
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2The sound half㐱 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaysickness
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 疹?
Decomposition of 疹
IDS Structure⿸疒㐱
疹Full Character
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疒ne4
enclosing
㐱zhen3
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 疹?
How to say rash, measles; fever in Chinese
“rash, measles; fever” in Chinese is疹zhěn
The character 疹 (zhěn) refers to a rash or skin eruption, commonly associated with conditions such as measles or other fevers. It is often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms that surface on the skin, signaling an underlying health issue.
When to use 疹
Be cautious with the tone; 'zhěn' has a third tone that can be tricky for learners. It is typically used in medical discussions, so it's less common in casual conversation. Common collocations include 疹子 (rashes) and 麻疹 (measles).
疹 or something close to it
皮疹 (pízhěn, skin rash) - use 疹 (zhěn) for a more general term, while 皮疹 (pízhěn) specifically refers to skin rashes.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疹 with 症 (zhèng), which means 'symptom.' For example, saying '我有症' instead of '我有疹' would be incorrect; the correct phrase should refer to the rash directly.
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Grammar Patterns of 疹
疹 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
湿____是一种常见的皮肤病，通常具遗传性。
Eczema is a common skin complaint which often runs in families.
Example Sentences for 疹 (8)
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湿疹是一种常见的皮肤病，通常具遗传性。
shī zhěn shì yī zhǒng cháng jiàn de pí fū bìng， ， tōng cháng jù yí chuán。
Eczema is a common skin complaint which often runs in families.
2
医生叫她注意麻疹出现的症状.
yī shēng jiào tā zhù yì má zhěn chū xiàn de zhèng zhuàng.
The doctor told her to watch out for symptoms of measles.
