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痱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
痱fèiheat rash; prickly heat; ulcersn, 13 strokes, radical 疒, rank #72560, Very Hard
fèi(fei4) T4
  1. 1heat rash; prickly heat; ulcers
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March 24, 2026

痱(疿)fèi(fei4)

The character 痱 (fèi) refers to a skin condition commonly known as heat rash or prickly heat, which typically occurs during hot and humid weather. It manifests as small red bumps and itchy skin, often affecting areas where sweat accumulates. In some contexts, it can also refer to ulcers or sores, though this usage is less common.

Strokes13Radical疒Frequency#72560DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, skin conditions like 痱 are often associated with 'heat' in the body, which can be treated with cooling foods and herbs. This reflects a holistic approach to health that emphasizes balance within the body.

Memory Tip

Imagine a hot summer day where you sweat a lot, leading to itchy red bumps all over your skin – that’s 痱 (fèi)! The character features the radical 疒 (illness) on the left, indicating a health-related issue, and the phonetic component on the right helps you remember the pronunciation.

Meanings of 痱

fèi(fei4)
1heat rash; prickly heat; ulcers
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About 痱

痱Simplified
疿Traditional
13Strokes
疒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 痱

Usage Notes

This word is mostly used in informal contexts, especially in conversation about skin conditions. A common mistake is to confuse it with the more formal term for skin rashes; make sure to use 痱 when talking about heat-related skin issues specifically. Be careful with the pronunciation as it is easily confused with 痱 (fèi) and 痤 (cuó) for acne.

HSK Study Tips

While 痱 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to health and wellness terms that may appear in higher levels. Students should focus on building a vocabulary related to medical conditions and symptoms, as well as practicing pronunciation with similar-sounding characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 痱 with 痤 (acne), mistakenly using 痱 to describe acne. Remember, 痱 specifically refers to heat rash, not other skin conditions.

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Etymology of 痱

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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sickness

Semantic (meaning)疒
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Phonetic (sound)非
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Case file: 痱

  1. 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half非 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysickness
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 痱?

Decomposition of 痱

IDS Structure⿸疒非
痱Full Character
=
疒ne4
enclosing
非Fei1
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 痱?

How to say heat rash; prickly heat; ulcers in Chinese

“heat rash; prickly heat; ulcers” in Chinese is痱fèi

The character 痱 (fèi) refers to a skin condition commonly known as heat rash or prickly heat, which typically occurs during hot and humid weather. It manifests as small red bumps and itchy skin, often affecting areas where sweat accumulates. In some contexts, it can also refer to ulcers or sores, though this usage is less common.

When to use 痱

This word is mostly used in informal contexts, especially in conversation about skin conditions. A common mistake is to confuse it with the more formal term for skin rashes; make sure to use 痱 when talking about heat-related skin issues specifically. Be careful with the pronunciation as it is easily confused with 痱 (fèi) and 痤 (cuó) for acne.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 痱 with 痤 (acne), mistakenly using 痱 to describe acne. Remember, 痱 specifically refers to heat rash, not other skin conditions.

Write 痱

痱

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Word Family of 痱

Words Containing This Character2
痱子prickly heat
痱fèivariant of 痱[fèi]疿
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Compound Meaning

What does 痱子 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 痱

痱 specifically refers to heat rash caused by sweating, while other skin rashes may have different causes such as allergies or infections.

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