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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
膣zhìvaginax, 15 strokes, radical ⺼
zhì(zhi4)zhi T4
  1. 1vagina
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March 24, 2026

膣zhì(zhi4)

The character 膣 (zhì) refers specifically to the vagina, a part of female anatomy. It is commonly used in medical contexts and discussions about reproductive health. Understanding this term is important for discussions about anatomy and health education.

Strokes15Radical⺼
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, discussions about anatomy and reproductive health can be sensitive. Medical terminology like 膣 is essential for proper understanding, yet often avoided in casual conversation.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'zi' (子) sitting in a 'chi' (池) of water, which represents the inner passage. The sound 'zhì' can be linked to 'chi' as it sounds similar, helping you recall that this term refers to an internal structure.

Meanings of 膣

zhì(zhi4)
1vagina
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About 膣

膣Simplified
15Strokes
⺼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in formal or medical contexts rather than casual conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '膣炎' (vaginitis) and '膣道' (vaginal canal).

HSK Study Tips

Though 膣 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it may still appear in medical or health-related contexts. Students at this level should focus on understanding related anatomical terms and phrases.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 膣 with 阴道 (yīndào) or mispronounce it. For example, saying 'zhì' with a rising tone instead of falling can lead to confusion, as tones are critical in Mandarin.

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Etymology of 膣

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

Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)窒
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Origin

膣 = ⺼ + 窒. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 膣

IDS Structure⿰⺼窒
膣Full character
=
⺼rou4
left
窒zhi4
right
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How to say vagina in Chinese

“vagina” in Chinese is膣zhì

The character 膣 (zhì) refers specifically to the vagina, a part of female anatomy. It is commonly used in medical contexts and discussions about reproductive health. Understanding this term is important for discussions about anatomy and health education.

When to use 膣

This term is primarily used in formal or medical contexts rather than casual conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '膣炎' (vaginitis) and '膣道' (vaginal canal).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 膣 with 阴道 (yīndào) or mispronounce it. For example, saying 'zhì' with a rising tone instead of falling can lead to confusion, as tones are critical in Mandarin.

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Word Family of 膣

Words containing this character1
膣zhìvagina

Frequently asked questions about 膣

膣 and 阴道 both refer to the vagina, but 膣 is more commonly used in medical terms, while 阴道 can imply the entire vaginal canal.

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