皯 (gǎn) - Rough, coarse, or calloused skin & skin that has become hardened or leathery.

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gǎn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 皮

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皯 · gǎn

Rough, coarse, or calloused skin;

skin that has become hardened or leathery.

Rough, coarse, or calloused skinskin that has become hardened or leathery.

Usage highlights

Rough skinCalloused handsCoarse leatherSkin hardeningLeathery texture

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His hands were rough from hard work (手皯).
  • The leather had a coarse texture (皮皯).
  • Long-term exposure caused skin calluses (皮肤皯裂).

Collocations

  • Rough skin(皮肤皯)
  • Calloused hands(手皯)
  • Coarse leather(皮皯)
  • Skin hardening(皯硬)
  • Leathery texture(皯糙)

Idioms

  • Rough skin and thick flesh(皯皮厚肉)
  • Hands calloused from labor(手足皯胝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in medical and dermatological contexts to describe skin conditions.
  • Appears in classical texts describing the physical effects of labor or harsh conditions.

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