痦 (wù) - wart, mole, skin blemish — refers to a
痦 · wù
wart, mole, skin blemish — refers to a raised, pigmented skin growth, typically benign.
wart, mole, skin blemish — refers to a
Usage highlights
moleblack moleraised moleremove a moleface molemole removal
Synonyms
- 痣— mole, nevus (more common medical term)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She has a small mole on her face (脸上有个小痦子).
- The doctor said the wart is harmless (医生说这个痦子无害).
- He had the skin blemish removed (他把那个痦子去掉了).
Collocations
- mole(痦子)
- black mole(黑痦)
- raised mole(肉痦)
- remove a mole(点痦子)
- face mole(面痦)
- mole removal(祛痦)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese physiognomy (面相学), the location and characteristics of moles (痦) were sometimes interpreted to signify personality traits or fortune.
- Generally considered a neutral or slightly negative term due to its association with skin imperfections.
- Modern medical practice views most moles as benign, though monitoring for changes is recommended.