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瘘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瘘lòufistula; goiter, sore, ulcerg, 14 strokes, radical 疒, rank #48279, Very Hard
瘘lòuulcerationunknown, 14 strokes, radical 疒, rank #48279, Very Hard
lòu(lou4) T4
  1. 1fistula; goiter, sore, ulcer
  2. 2ulceration
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March 24, 2026

瘘(瘻)lòu(lou4)

The character 瘘 (lòu) refers to a medical condition known as a fistula, which is an abnormal connection between two body parts or organs. It can also refer to conditions like goiter, sores, or ulcers that affect the skin or tissues. This term is primarily used in medical contexts to describe specific health issues.

Strokes14Radical疒Frequency#48279DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, conditions like goiter are often treated with herbal remedies and acupuncture, reflecting a holistic approach to health that contrasts with Western medical practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'loud' (lòu) noise coming from a 'hole' in your body where it shouldn't be, representing a fistula. The character 瘘 resembles a 'hole' (the radical 疒 related to sickness) with a 'dot' above it, symbolizing the abnormal connection or opening.

Meanings of 瘘

lòu(lou4)
1fistula; goiter, sore, ulcer
2ulceration
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About 瘘

瘘Simplified
瘻Traditional
14Strokes
疒Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 瘘

Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in medical settings, so it is important to use it correctly in context. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar medical terms or using it in informal conversations. Be aware that 瘘 generally carries a serious connotation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 瘘 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is related to health and medical terms that may appear in advanced studies. Focus on related vocabulary like 疾病 (disease), 症状 (symptoms), and other medical terms to enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 瘘 with other similar terms like 瘤 (liú, tumor) or 疮 (chuāng, sore). For example, saying '我有瘤' (I have a fistula) instead of '我有瘘' is incorrect.

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Etymology of 瘘

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

sickness

Semantic (meaning)疒
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Phonetic (sound)娄
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Case file: 瘘

  1. 1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half娄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysickness
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 瘘?

Decomposition of 瘘

IDS Structure⿸疒娄
瘘Full Character
=
疒ne4
enclosing
娄Lou2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 瘘?

How to say fistula; goiter, sore, ulcer in Chinese

“fistula; goiter, sore, ulcer” in Chinese is瘘lòu

The character 瘘 (lòu) refers to a medical condition known as a fistula, which is an abnormal connection between two body parts or organs. It can also refer to conditions like goiter, sores, or ulcers that affect the skin or tissues. This term is primarily used in medical contexts to describe specific health issues.

When to use 瘘

This term is primarily used in medical settings, so it is important to use it correctly in context. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar medical terms or using it in informal conversations. Be aware that 瘘 generally carries a serious connotation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 瘘 with other similar terms like 瘤 (liú, tumor) or 疮 (chuāng, sore). For example, saying '我有瘤' (I have a fistula) instead of '我有瘘' is incorrect.

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瘘

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Word Family of 瘘

Words Containing This Character2
瘘lòufistula瘻
瘘管fistula瘻管
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Compound Meaning

What does 瘘 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 瘘

It means 'fistula' or refers to conditions like ulcers and goiters.

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