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Definition
A scar left by a burn, or a lasting figurative brand, mark, or stigma.
- a scar left by a burn
- figurativea lasting figurative wound, mark, or stigma
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How it's used
Used primarily in a metaphorical sense to describe deep emotional trauma or a lasting negative impression. While it can refer to a physical burn mark, it is far more common to hear it used when discussing psychological wounds that refuse to fade over time.
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That failure left a very deep mark.
Does that scar still remain in his heart?
Related words
Common phrases
to leave a mark
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for minor or temporary marks, as it carries a heavy connotation of something permanent and painful. It is not a casual term for a simple scratch or bruise.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
