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膕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
guóhollow, cavityx, 15 strokes, radical ⺼, Very Hard
guó(guo2) T2
  1. 1hollow, cavity
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March 24, 2026

guó(guo2)

The character 膕 (guó) refers to a hollow or cavity, often used in anatomical contexts to describe spaces within the body or structures. It can also signify something that is concave or indented, and is less commonly used in everyday conversation.

Strokes15RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding the concept of cavities in the body is essential, as practitioners often assess the flow of Qi and the health of organs based on their hollow spaces.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large 'gourd' (sounds like 'guó') that has a hollow inside. The top part of the character 膕 resembles the rounded shape of a gourd, while the bottom part suggests an empty space, symbolizing the cavity.

Meanings of 膕

guó(guo2)
1hollow, cavity
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About 膕

Simplified
15Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 膕

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large 'gourd' (sounds like 'guó') that has a hollow inside. The top part of the character 膕 resembles the rounded shape of a gourd, while the bottom part suggests an empty space, symbolizing the cavity.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 膕, as it is a less common term and may not be understood in casual conversation. It is often more appropriate in medical or technical contexts. Collocations include phrases related to anatomy or structures that have hollow parts.

HSK Study Tips

Since 膕 is not included in the official HSK levels, learners should focus on basic vocabulary first. Understanding this character can enhance your grasp of specialized terminology, especially in medical or scientific discussions.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding the concept of cavities in the body is essential, as practitioners often assess the flow of Qi and the health of organs based on their hollow spaces.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 膕 with similar characters like 腔 (qiāng), which also means cavity but is more commonly used. Remember that 膕 is specific to certain contexts and not interchangeable with 腔.

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Pronunciation of 膕

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Etymology of 膕

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 膕?

Decomposition of 膕

IDS Structure⿰⺼國
Full Character
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rou4
left
guo2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 膕?

Write 膕

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Cultural Notes for 膕

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding the concept of cavities in the body is essential, as practitioners often assess the flow of Qi and the health of organs based on their hollow spaces.

Word Family of 膕

Words Containing This Character1
knee pit
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Compound Meaning

What does 腘 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 膕

No, 膕 is more technical and used primarily in medical contexts.