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    Expressing 'wound' or 'cut' with 伤口 (shāngkǒu)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    修补 + 伤口

    Explanation

    伤口 (shāngkǒu) is a noun meaning 'wound' or 'cut.' It combines 伤 (injury) and 口 (opening). It refers to an open injury on the body and is commonly used in medical and narrative contexts.

    Examples

    • 这个伤口需要缝针，赶紧去医院吧。

      Zhège shāngkǒu xūyào féng zhēn, gǎnjǐn qù yīyuàn ba.

      This wound needs stitches — hurry to the hospital.

    • 他手臂上的伤口已经开始愈合了。

      Tā shǒubì shàng de shāngkǒu yǐjīng kāishǐ yùhé le.

      The wound on his arm has already started to heal.

    • 别碰那个伤口，小心感染。

      Bié pèng nàge shāngkǒu, xiǎoxīn gǎnrǎn.

      Don't touch that wound — be careful of infection.