齇 (zhā) - Pimples, acne & particularly refers to red, swollen pimples on the

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齇 · zhā

Pimples, acne;

particularly refers to red, swollen pimples on the nose or face, often associated with rosacea or acne conditions.

Pimples, acneparticularly refers to red, swollen pimples on the

Usage highlights

acne rosaceared nose pimplesfacial acnenose pimplesacne conditionpimple marks

Synonyms

  • 痘— pimple, acne
  • 痤— acne, pimple
  • 粉刺— acne, blackhead

Antonyms

  • 光洁— smooth, clear-skinned
  • 无瑕— flawless, unblemished

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suffers from severe acne rosacea (酒齇鼻).
  • The character 齇 specifically refers to pimples on the nose (鼻子上的齇).
  • Traditional medicine describes this condition as red-nose disease (赤鼻齇).

Collocations

  • acne rosacea(酒齇鼻)
  • red nose pimples(赤鼻齇)
  • facial acne(面齇)
  • nose pimples(鼻齇)
  • acne condition(齇症)
  • pimple marks(齇痕)

Idioms

  • Wine-red nose(酒齇鼻)
  • Red nose acne(赤鼻齇)
  • Facial pimple condition(面齇之症)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with excessive alcohol consumption, hence the term '酒齇鼻' (alcohol-red nose).
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, considered a manifestation of internal heat or dampness.
  • Often carries negative connotations in appearance-focused contexts.

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