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肛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
gānganusn, 7 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #14638, Hard
gāngrectal prolapseunknown, 7 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #14638, Hard
gāng(gang1) T1
  1. 1anus
  2. 2rectal prolapse
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March 24, 2026
(疘)gāng(gang1)

The character 肛 (gāng) refers primarily to the anus, and it can also denote rectal prolapse in a medical context. It is commonly used in discussions related to anatomy, health, and sometimes in more informal or crude expressions regarding bodily functions.

Strokes7RadicalFrequency#14638DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, there are beliefs surrounding the health of the digestive system and its direct connection to overall well-being, making knowledge of terms like 肛 important in cultural health discussions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'gang' of doctors discussing the anatomy of the human body. The character 肛 has a radical for flesh (肉) on the bottom, reminding you that this word pertains to a part of the body. The 'g' in gāng sounds like 'gang,' linking the sound to the meaning.

Meanings of 肛

gāng(gang1)
1anus
2rectal prolapse
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About 肛

Simplified
Traditional
7Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 肛

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'gang' of doctors discussing the anatomy of the human body. The character 肛 has a radical for flesh (肉) on the bottom, reminding you that this word pertains to a part of the body. The 'g' in gāng sounds like 'gang,' linking the sound to the meaning.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 肛 (gāng), as it can be easily confused with other similar-sounding words. It's generally used in a neutral or medical context, but can be considered vulgar in casual conversation. Common collocations include 肛门 (gāngmén) meaning 'anus' and 肛肠科 (gāngchángkē) meaning 'proctology'.

HSK Study Tips

Although 肛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other medical terms at higher levels. Focus on related anatomy words and phrases to build a broader understanding of health-related vocabulary in Chinese.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, there are beliefs surrounding the health of the digestive system and its direct connection to overall well-being, making knowledge of terms like 肛 important in cultural health discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 肛 (gāng) with other similar-sounding words like 刚 (gāng), which means 'just' or 'hard'. Always remember the context: 肛 relates specifically to anatomy.

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Pronunciation of 肛

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Etymology of 肛

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

Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 工 represents the sound. Simplified form of 疘.

Memory Hint

flesh

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 肛?

Decomposition of 肛

IDS Structure⿰⺼工
Full Character
=
rou4
left
gong1
right
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Cultural Notes for 肛

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese medicine, there are beliefs surrounding the health of the digestive system and its direct connection to overall well-being, making knowledge of terms like 肛 important in cultural health discussions.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

The concept of discussing bodily functions, such as the anus, is often considered taboo in many Western cultures, whereas in some contexts in Chinese culture, it may be discussed more openly in medical or educational settings.

Word Family of 肛

Words Containing This Character3
肛门anus肛門
gāngrectal prolapse
脱肛rectal prolapse脫肛
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Compound Meaning

What does 肛门 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 肛

肛 specifically refers to the anus, while other characters may refer to different parts of the body or bodily functions.