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The character for "sore" or "ulcer", appearing today as "疮", originates from its traditional form "瘡", which is structurally composed of the sickness radical "疒" and the phonetic component "倉" (cāng). This construction semantically links the concept to a physical ailment, with the phonetic element suggesting its pronunciation while also potentially evoking a metaphorical image of a repository or storehouse, perhaps alluding to the gathering of pus. Historically, the term's application was broad, covering various malignant skin disorders and lesions, but over centuries its meaning honed in more specifically on suppurating wounds and ulcerations. The modern simplified form "疮" retains the essential sickness radical but replaces the complex "倉" with the simpler "仓", maintaining the phonetic function while streamlining the character's composition.
Example Sentences Hide
他脸上有个小疮。
这个疮需要涂药。
冬天容易生冻疮。
疮疤提醒我过去的伤。
医生切除了他的脓疮。
痔疮是一种常见疾病。
如果不治疗，疮会恶化。
经过精心护理，她腿上的疮口终于愈合了。