cuts and bruises like fish scales; terribly cut up

scale (of fish, reptiles etc)

scaly; squamous

scale; plate of armor

scaly wing; Lepidoptera (insect order including butterflies 蝶類|蝶类 and moths 蛾類|蛾类)

cuts and bruises like fish scales; terribly cut up

scale (of fish, reptiles etc)

scaly; squamous

scale; plate of armor

scaly wing; Lepidoptera (insect order including butterflies 蝶類|蝶类 and moths 蛾類|蛾类)

(Chinese legend) a patch of scales on a dragon's neck that grow in the opposite direction, which when touched enrages the dragon; (fig.) sensitive subject or trigger issue that provokes a strong emotional reaction when sb's views on it are challenged

fish scales