Definition
癣 (xuǎn) refers to fungal skin infections (tinea or ringworm) that can affect both humans and animals. The English gloss 'mange' is narrower — mange is a specific mite-caused disease in animals, while 癣 covers a broader range of fungal conditions like athlete's foot (脚癣) and scalp ringworm (头癣).
n.
ringwormtinea (fungal skin infection)
Examples
- 癣，。Yīshēng shuō wǒ dé le jiǎoxuǎn, xūyào yòng yàogāo zhìliáo.The doctor said I have athlete's foot and need to use an ointment for treatment.
- 癣，。Zhè zhǒng xuǎn huì chuánrǎn, yào zhùyì gèrén wèishēng.This type of ringworm is contagious; you need to pay attention to personal hygiene.
- 癣，。Tā shǒu shàng de xuǎn yǐjīng zhì hǎo le, pífū huīfù le zhèngcháng.The ringworm on his hand has been cured, and his skin has returned to normal.
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