瘍

sores, ulcers

瘍 is composed of 疒 (disease) and 昜 (bright, rising sun). 疒 signifies illness, while 昜 depicts the sun rising high and radiating light, implying intense heat. When a wound becomes inflamed, it turns red and swollen, resembling a burn from intense heat, as represented by 瘍, meaning an ulcer or sore.

Vocabulary of 瘍

  • 潰瘍 (ulcer)

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