疹子

zhěnzi

noun #20,375

Measure Word

一片疹子 piàn

Meanings

1 rash
2 skin rash
3 pimples

Characters

rash; skin eruption

Examples

HSK 5

孩子身上起了一片疹子，可能是过敏。

Háizi shēnshàng qǐ le yī piàn zhěnzi, kěnéng shì guòmǐn.

The child broke out in a rash - it may be an allergic reaction.

HSK 7-9

医生说这些疹子是水痘引起的。

Yīshēng shuō zhèxiē zhěnzi shì shuǐdòu yǐnqǐ de.

The doctor said the rash was caused by chickenpox.

Tips

usage

疹子 is the colloquial term for a skin rash or pimple-like breakout. The more clinical term is 皮疹 (pízhěn). Specific types include 荨麻疹 (hives) and 湿疹 (eczema).

Stroke Order

疹 zhěn

子 zǐ