疙瘩

gēda

HSK 7

疙瘩 — gēda

1. swelling or lump on the skin; pimple; knot; lump

   他脸上长了一个疙瘩。 tā liǎnshàng zhǎng le yígè gēda — He has a lump on his face.

2. a worry, preoccupation, or nagging problem (figurative use)

   这件事让我心里有个疙瘩。 zhèjiàn shì ràng wǒ xīnlǐ yǒu gè gēda — This matter leaves me with a nagging worry.