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The character "疮" originates from its traditional form "瘡", which is structured with the sickness radical "疒" and the phonetic component "倉", the latter providing a pronunciation cue. In the simplified form, this phonetic element is graphically reduced to "仓". Etymologically, the character has consistently denoted physical skin ailments such as sores, ulcers, and wounds, with its meaning anchored by the "疒" radical that classifies it within the semantic field of disease or affliction. The structural shift from "倉" to "仓" represents a streamlining of the character's form, while its core application to various lesions has been continuous from classical usage to modern contexts.
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。