Meanings of 胴
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When using 胴, remember that it is more formal and might not be suitable for casual conversations about the body. Common collocations include 胴体 (dòngtǐ, torso) and 胴腑 (dòngfǔ, internal organs). Be cautious of the tone; 'dòng' is a fourth tone, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words.
Although 胴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to Level 3 terms related to body parts, such as 身体 (shēntǐ, body) and 腹 (fù, abdomen). Students should focus on recognizing anatomical terms and understanding their specific contexts in conversation.
Learners often confuse 胴 with related terms like 身体 (shēntǐ, body) or 腹 (fù, abdomen). For example, saying '我的胴' (wǒ de dòng) to mean 'my body' is incorrect; instead, use '我的身体' (wǒ de shēntǐ).
Pronunciation of 胴
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Etymology of 胴
Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 同 represents the sound.
flesh
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Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 同 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
- 2The sound half同 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayflesh
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say the large intestine; the body in Chinese
“the large intestine; the body” in Chinese is胴
The character 胴 (dòng) refers to the torso or the large intestine in the human body. It is used in anatomical contexts and can also metaphorically represent the concept of the body as a whole. This term is more commonly found in medical or formal discussions than in everyday conversation.
When to use 胴
When using 胴, remember that it is more formal and might not be suitable for casual conversations about the body. Common collocations include 胴体 (dòngtǐ, torso) and 胴腑 (dòngfǔ, internal organs). Be cautious of the tone; 'dòng' is a fourth tone, which can be confused with other similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 胴 with related terms like 身体 (shēntǐ, body) or 腹 (fù, abdomen). For example, saying '我的胴' (wǒ de dòng) to mean 'my body' is incorrect; instead, use '我的身体' (wǒ de shēntǐ).
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Word Family of 胴
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Frequently Asked Questions about 胴
No, 胴 is primarily used in medical or formal contexts rather than casual speech.
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