皽 (zhāo) - Skin & cuticle

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zhāo ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

皽 · zhāo

Skin;

cuticle;

the outer layer of skin;

also refers to peeling skin or scabs.

Skincuticlethe outer layer of skin

Usage highlights

Skin peelingHand skinFoot skinForming scabsPeeling cuticleSkin layer

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The skin on his hand is peeling (手皽).
  • After sunburn, the skin forms a scab (晒伤后形成皽).
  • The outer layer of skin is called the cuticle (外层皮肤称为皽).

Collocations

  • Skin peeling(皮皽)
  • Hand skin(手皽)
  • Foot skin(足皽)
  • Forming scabs(结皽)
  • Peeling cuticle(脱皽)
  • Skin layer(皮肤皽层)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical medical or dermatological contexts.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, it refers to the outermost layer of skin or pathological skin conditions.

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