gaa1痂
Jyutpinggaa1
Yalegā
Definition
Scab; the crust that forms over a wound during healing.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
结痂 is the standard way to describe the process of a wound healing. In casual speech, people often focus on the physical presence of the scab rather than the medical process. It is frequently used with the verb 结 to indicate the formation of the crust.
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faai3塊faiExamples
The wound has scabbed over, please don't pick at it.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 痂 with 疤, which refers to a permanent scar. Remember that 痂 is a temporary crust that falls off, while 疤 is the lasting mark left behind after the skin has fully healed.
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