疹

zhěn

㐱 + 疒

Definitions

zhěn measles; rash

Etymology phono-semantic

sickness

Semantic: 疒 Phonetic: 㐱

About

The character 疹 is a phono-semantic compound: the radical 疒 (sickness/disease) forms an enclosing top-left border, immediately signaling a medical or health-related context. Within it, the phonetic component 辰 dictates the pronunciation and carries no significant meaning. The primary definition in dermatology and pathology covers skin eruptions, visible rashes, and eruptive diseases like measles. It is used consistently in medical terminology for physical symptoms where the skin develops localized redness, raised bumps, or irritating spots due to allergic reactions or viral infections.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

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Example Sentences Hide

我身上起了疹子。

Wǒ shēnshàng qǐ le zhěnzi.

I have a rash on my body.

这个疹子很痒。

Zhège zhěnzi hěn yǎng.

This rash is very itchy.

医生说是过敏疹。

Yīshēng shuō shì guòmǐn zhěn.

The doctor said it's an allergic rash.

孩子得了麻疹。

Háizi déle mázhěn.

The child has measles.

湿疹需要保持皮肤干燥。

Shīzhěn xūyào bǎochí pífū gānzào.

Eczema requires keeping the skin dry.

疱疹是由病毒引起的。

Pàozhěn shì yóu bìngdú yǐnqǐ de.

Herpes is caused by a virus.

如果出现风疹，应该避免传染。

Rúguǒ chūxiàn fēngzhěn, yīnggāi bìmiǎn chuánrǎn.

If rubella appears, you should avoid transmission.

这种皮疹可能是药物副作用导致的。

Zhè zhǒng pízhěn kěnéng shì yàowù fùzuòyòng dǎozhì de.

This skin rash might be caused by side effects of medication.

Related Characters

Component: 㐱

Component: 疒

疹