jyu2 han4瘀痕
Jyutpingjyu2 han4
Yaleyú hàhn
Definition
A bruise or contusion.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the dark or discolored mark left on the skin after an impact. While 瘀痕 is the standard noun, people often just say 瘀 to describe the state of being bruised, as in 隻手瘀咗.
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She fell and hurt her leg, and now there is a bruise.
How did you get that bruise on your arm?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 疤痕, which refers to a permanent scar from a cut or wound rather than a temporary bruise caused by blunt force.
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