() - wart, mole, skin blemish — refers to a

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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

  • 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.

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