靤 (bào) - Pimple, boil, acne & a swelling or protuberance on the skin.

靤Tone 4

bào ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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靤 · bào

Pimple, boil, acne;

a swelling or protuberance on the skin.

Pimple, boil, acnea swelling or protuberance on the skin.

Usage highlights

Facial pimpleAcne breakoutSkin boilTreat pimplesPimple marksRemove pimples

Synonyms

  • 疱— pimple, blister
  • 痘— pox, acne
  • 粉刺— acne, blackhead

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a pimple on his face (脸上长了个靤).
  • Acne is common among teenagers (青少年常见靤).
  • The boil needs medical treatment (这个靤需要治疗).

Collocations

  • Facial pimple(面靤)
  • Acne breakout(发靤)
  • Skin boil(皮靤)
  • Treat pimples(治靤)
  • Pimple marks(靤痕)
  • Remove pimples(去靤)

Idioms

  • Not applicable for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • In historical medical texts, it referred to various skin conditions and swellings.
  • The character has been largely replaced by 疱 in modern usage for the same meaning.

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