Meaning and Usage
The character 肿 (zhǒng) primarily means 'to swell' or 'swelling,' often used to describe parts of the body that have become enlarged due to injury, infection, or inflammation. It is commonly seen in medical or everyday contexts when discussing bruises, sprains, or allergic reactions.
Common Collocations
- 肿起来 (zhǒng qǐlái): to swell up, indicating the process of swelling.
- 肿得很严重 (zhǒng de hěn yánzhòng): severely swollen, used to describe the extent of swelling.
- 脸肿 (liǎn zhǒng): swollen face, a frequent phrase in daily conversation.
Usage Notes
When using 肿, it usually appears after the noun indicating the body part, e.g., 脚肿 (swollen foot), 眼睛肿 (swollen eyes). It is often combined with verbs like '起来' to express the onset of swelling. 肿 is a descriptive adjective and does not function as a verb by itself in isolation.
Common Confusions
Do not confuse 肿 (swelling) with 痛 (pain). 肿 describes the physical swelling, while 痛 refers to the sensation of pain. Both can occur together but describe different symptoms.