发炎 (fā yán) — to become inflamed; inflammation
Definition
发炎 (fāyán) is a verb meaning 'to become inflamed' — describes the process of a body part swelling/hurting from infection or injury. 炎症 is the noun form, the condition itself.
verb
to become inflamedinflammation
Examples
- 发炎，。Yī shēng shuō wǒ sǎng zi fā yán le, yào duō hē shuǐ.The doctor said my throat is inflamed and I should drink more water.
- 发炎。Shāng kǒu fā yán de shí hou bú yào yòng shǒu qù pèng.Don't touch the wound with your hands when it's inflamed.
- 发炎，。Tā yīn wèi yá chǐ fā yán, téng dé shuì bù zháo jué.He couldn't sleep because his tooth was inflamed and painful.
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