Module 3 of 12 · 皮肤科中文 Dermatology
皮损 Describing Skin Lesions
Describe what you see on the skin: the type of lesion, its color, size, border and surface, where it sits on the body, and whether it is spreading.
By the end of this module you can…
- Name the common lesion types: 红斑, 丘疹, 水疱, 斑块.
- Describe color, size and border in a full sentence.
- Ask whether a lesion is flat or raised, and whether it scales or oozes.
- Ask about itch and pain, and whether they are worse at night.
- Ask where the lesions are and whether they are spreading.
Key vocabulary
Fourteen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
Lesion types
- 红斑hóng bānErythema (red patch)
- 丘疹qiū zhěnPapule
- 水疱shuǐ pàoVesicle (small blister)
- 脓疱nóng pàoPustule
- 斑块bān kuàiPlaque
- 结节jié jiéNodule
Surface, feeling & pattern
- 分布fēn bùDistribution
- 脱屑tuō xièScaling
- 糜烂mí lànErosion
- 溃疡kuì yángUlcer
- 结痂jié jiāCrust (scab)
- 瘙痒sào yǎngItching
- 疼痛téng tòngPain
- 边界biān jièBorder
Ten core phrases
The lines from this module’s take-home phrase sheet. In the course you can print them on one page for your pocket.
- 是什么颜色的？Shì shén me yán sè de?What color is it?
- 有多大？Yǒu duō dà?How big is it?
- 边界清楚吗？Biān jiè qīng chu ma?Is the border well defined?
- 摸起来是平的，还是凸起的？Mō qǐ lai shì píng de, hái shi tū qǐ de?Is it flat or raised to the touch?
- 是痒，还是疼？Shì yǎng, hái shi téng?Is it itchy, or painful?
- 有没有起皮？Yǒu méi yǒu qǐ pí?Is it flaking?
- 会流水吗？Huì liú shuǐ ma?Does it ooze?
- 长在哪些地方？Zhǎng zài nǎ xiē dì fang?Where does it appear?
- 最近有扩散吗？Zuì jìn yǒu kuò sàn ma?Has it been spreading recently?
- 我看看，好吗？Wǒ kàn kan, hǎo ma?May I take a look?
What’s in Module 3
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: Talking About What You See
- Part 2 · Looks Like or WhereWhat It Looks Like vs. Where It IsVocabulary · Flash Cards
- Part 3 · Describing a LesionThe Examination ScriptUpgrade: A Full DescriptionKey Patterns
- Part 4 · Color, Size, BorderColor, Size and Border
- Part 5 · Itch, Pain and SpreadSymptoms and SpreadSentences With 痒 and 疼Where the Lesions Are
- Part 6 · Role-PlayRound 1 · Guided ConversationRound 2 · Controlled PracticeRounds 3, 4 & 5 · Independent
- Part 7 · Knowledge CheckModule 3 Knowledge Check
- Part 8 · Wrap-UpModule 3 HomeworkTake-Home Phrase SheetModule 3 Wrap-Up · 下次见
Practice it properly
The full module adds dialogues, role-plays, pronunciation drills and a Knowledge Check. Pass the check to earn a certificate of completion you can add to LinkedIn.