结痂 (jié jiā) — to form a scab; (verb-object) to scab over

Definition

Used as a verb-object phrase for a wound crusting over as it heals. It describes the natural process of a scab forming, not an action you perform on purpose.

verb

to form a scab(verb-object) to scab over

Examples

结痂。
Shāng kǒu kāi shǐ jié jiā le.
The wound started to form a scab.
。
Shāng kǒu jié le yī céng jiā.
The wound formed a layer of scab.
结痂。
Zhǐ xuè hòu hěn kuài jiù jié jiā le.
After the bleeding stopped, it scabbed over quickly.

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