Definition
发炎 is a verb meaning 'to become inflamed' — it describes the process or state of inflammation in a body part. It can be split as a separable verb (离合词), e.g. 发了炎. Unlike the noun 炎症, which refers to the condition itself, 发炎 is used as an action or state.
verb
to become inflamedinflammation
Easily confused
- 发言fā yánsound-alike(verb) to make a speech, to speak (in a formal setting)
Examples
- 发炎，。Yīshēng shuō wǒ sǎngzi fā yán le, yào duō hē shuǐ.The doctor said my throat is inflamed and I should drink more water.
- 发炎。Shāngkǒu fā yán de shíhou bú yào yòng shǒu qù pèng.Don't touch the wound with your hands when it's inflamed.
- 发炎，。Tā yīnwèi yáchǐ fā yán, téng de shuì bù zháo jiào.He couldn't sleep because his tooth was inflamed and painful.
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