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睾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
睾gāotesticlen, 14 strokes, radical 目, rank #32896, Very Hard
睾gāomarshunknown, 14 strokes, radical 目, rank #32896, Very Hard
gāo(gao1) T1
  1. 1testicle
  2. 2marsh
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March 24, 2026

睾gāo(gao1)

The character 睾 (gāo) refers primarily to the testicle in biological terms. It is often used in medical contexts or discussions about anatomy. Additionally, it can denote marshy areas, linking it to natural environments.

Strokes14Radical目Frequency#32896DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the testicles are associated with health and vitality, reflecting beliefs about the balance of yin and yang in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 睾 as a 'growing' marsh where something 'grows'—like testicles. The character has a visual element of a 'mouth' (口) under 'eye' (目), symbolizing the organic nature of life and growth.

Meanings of 睾

gāo(gao1)
1testicle
2marsh
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About 睾

睾Simplified
14Strokes
目Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 睾

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in formal or medical contexts, so avoid casual use in everyday conversations. Be cautious with pronunciation; misplacing the tone can change its meaning significantly.

HSK Study Tips

While not in the HSK curriculum, understanding 睾 can enhance your knowledge of anatomical vocabulary, which often appears in advanced discussions. Focus on related terms like '生殖' (shēngzhí, reproduction) for broader context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 睾 with similar characters due to tonal pronunciation errors. For example, using '高' (gāo, high) instead of 睾 (gāo, testicle) can lead to misunderstanding.

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Etymology of 睾

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Decomposition of 睾

IDS Structure⿱血幸
睾Full Character
=
血xue4
top
幸xing4
bottom
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How to say testicle in Chinese

“testicle” in Chinese is睾gāo

The character 睾 (gāo) refers primarily to the testicle in biological terms. It is often used in medical contexts or discussions about anatomy. Additionally, it can denote marshy areas, linking it to natural environments.

When to use 睾

This term is typically used in formal or medical contexts, so avoid casual use in everyday conversations. Be cautious with pronunciation; misplacing the tone can change its meaning significantly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 睾 with similar characters due to tonal pronunciation errors. For example, using '高' (gāo, high) instead of 睾 (gāo, testicle) can lead to misunderstanding.

Write 睾

睾

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Word Family of 睾

Words Containing This Character4
睾丸testicle
睾gāomarsh
隐睾cryptorchidism隱睾
睾丸酮testosterone
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Compound Meaning

What does 睾丸 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 睾

It literally translates to 'testicle'.

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