傷 — meaning in English

English meaning

• scar noun A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.
• stigma noun A mark of shame or disgrace attached to a person, group, or condition.
• wound noun An injury where the skin is cut, pierced, or torn.

Senses

傷 is used for these senses in English:

• scar A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
• stigma A scar or birthmark.
• wound (figuratively) A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

scar — full definition

1. noun A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.
2. noun A lasting emotional effect from a difficult or traumatic experience.
3. verb To leave a permanent mark, physically or emotionally.

stigma — full definition

1. noun A mark of shame or disgrace attached to a person, group, or condition.
2. noun In botany, the sticky tip of a flower's pistil that receives pollen.

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