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Definition
Acne, blackheads, or pimples.
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How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use 暗瘡 to refer to acne or pimples in daily life. 粉刺 is considered a more clinical or formal term often found on skincare product labels or in medical contexts. Using it in casual conversation might sound slightly detached or overly technical.
Measure word
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Are you unhappy because you have acne?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 粉刺 to describe a breakout, but it is more commonly associated with blackheads or whiteheads specifically, whereas 暗瘡 is the general term for any kind of pimple or acne.
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Grammar guides
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