痕 (hén) - mark, trace, scar — refers to a visible & also used metaphorically for traces or vestiges.

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hén ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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痕 · hén

mark, trace, scar — refers to a visible mark left on a surface, especially from injury, disease, or contact;

also used metaphorically for traces or vestiges.

mark, trace, scar — refers to a visiblealso used metaphorically for traces or vestiges.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 迹— trace, mark, vestige
  • 疤— scar
  • 印— imprint, mark

Antonyms

  • 新— new (opposite of something marked by time)
  • 完好— intact, undamaged

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • There is a scar on his face (他脸上有一道疤痕).
  • No trace was left (没有留下痕迹).
  • The detective looked for clues (侦探寻找犯罪痕迹).
  • This is a historical relic (这是历史的痕迹).

Collocations

  • scar(疤痕)
  • trace(痕迹)
  • footprint(足迹痕迹)
  • crack(裂痕)
  • wrinkle(皱纹痕迹)
  • stain(污痕)

Idioms

  • Not a trace to be seen(无影无踪)
  • Wipe out all traces(消灭痕迹)
  • Leave no trace behind(不留痕迹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, scars and marks were seen as indicators of past illness or injury.
  • Used metaphorically in literature to describe the lingering effects of historical events or emotional experiences.
  • The character appears in words related to forensic investigation and historical analysis.

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