痣

zhì
志 + 疒

Definitions

zhì birthmark; mole

Etymology

The mark 志 of an illness 疒; 志 also provides the pronunciation

About

痣 is a phono-semantic compound character denoting a mole, birthmark, or similar mark on the skin. Its semantic component is the sickness radical 疒, which classifies it within the category of physical conditions or bodily anomalies. The phonetic component is 志 (zhì), meaning "will" or "aspiration", which provides the pronunciation. Together, these elements form a precise term for this specific dermatological feature.

Example Sentences Hide

她脸上有一颗痣。

Tā liǎn shàng yǒu yī kē zhì.

She has a mole on her face.

这颗痣很小很黑。

Zhè kē zhì hěn xiǎo hěn hēi.

This mole is very small and black.

他脖子后面的痣很明显。

Tā bózi hòumiàn de zhì hěn míngxiǎn.

The mole on the back of his neck is very noticeable.

医生建议切除这个痣。

Yīshēng jiànyì qiēchú zhège zhì.

The doctor suggested removing this mole.

我记得她眼角有一颗痣。

Wǒ jìde tā yǎnjiǎo yǒu yī kē zhì.

I remember she has a mole at the corner of her eye.

有些痣是先天性的。

Yǒuxiē zhì shì xiāntiān xìng de.

Some moles are congenital.

如果你发现痣的形状改变，应该看医生。

Rúguǒ nǐ fāxiàn zhì de xíngzhuàng gǎibiàn, yīnggāi kàn yīshēng.

If you notice the shape of the mole changing, you should see a doctor.

定期检查皮肤上的痣可以预防皮肤癌。

Dìngqī jiǎnchá pífū shàng de zhì kěyǐ yùfáng pífū ái.

Regularly checking moles on the skin can prevent skin cancer.

Related Characters

Component: 志

誌 鋕

Component: 疒

病 痛 疗 症 疾 疯 疼 疲 疫 癌 瘦 痕 瘤 痴

Example Words

泪痣 美人痣 黑痣 点痣