痤 (cuó) - Acne — refers to a skin condition characterized & specifically acne vulgaris.

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cuó ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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痤 · cuó

Acne — refers to a skin condition characterized by inflamed sebaceous glands;

specifically acne vulgaris.

Acne — refers to a skin condition characterizedspecifically acne vulgaris.

Usage highlights

Acne vulgarisFacial acneAcne treatmentAcne scarsAdolescent acneSevere acne

Synonyms

  • 粉刺— comedones, blackheads/whiteheads
  • 青春痘— acne (literally 'youth spots')

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suffers from facial acne (面部痤疮).
  • Acne is common during adolescence (青春期痤疮).
  • She uses medication for acne treatment (痤疮治疗).
  • Severe acne may leave scars (严重痤疮).

Collocations

  • Acne vulgaris(痤疮)
  • Facial acne(面部痤疮)
  • Acne treatment(痤疮治疗)
  • Acne scars(痤疮疤痕)
  • Adolescent acne(青春期痤疮)
  • Severe acne(严重痤疮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, acne is often attributed to internal heat and dampness.
  • The character appears primarily in medical contexts rather than general vocabulary.
  • Considered a common adolescent condition without significant cultural symbolism.

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