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膫 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
膫liáoomentum; the fat covering the intestinesx, 16 strokes, radical ⺼
膫liáoname of a state during Han Dynastyunknown, 16 strokes, radical ⺼
膫liáoold variant of 膋[liao2]unknown, 16 strokes, radical ⺼
liáo(Liao2) T2
  1. 1omentum; the fat covering the intestines
  2. 2name of a state during Han Dynasty
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March 24, 2026

膫liáo(Liao2)

The character 膫 (liáo) refers to the omentum, a layer of fat that covers the intestines in the human body. This term can also relate to a historical state during the Han Dynasty, adding a layer of cultural and historical significance. It is less commonly used in modern language, often appearing in medical or historical texts.

Strokes16Radical⺼
Cultural Note

The term 膫 connects to traditional Chinese medicine, where the understanding of body fat and its functions has historical roots. The omentum is also relevant in discussions about health and diet in Chinese culture, reflecting the importance placed on bodily health.

Memory Tip

Think of 膫 as a protective layer (the fat) 'lying' over the intestines. The left part, '肉' (ròu), signifies meat or fat, while the right side '了' (liǎo) can be imagined as something that has already happened or been covered, like a blanket over your food.

Meanings of 膫

liáo(Liao2)
1omentum; the fat covering the intestines
2name of a state during Han Dynasty
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About 膫

膫Simplified
16Strokes
⺼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 膫

Usage Notes

Learners might confuse 膫 with similar-sounding words or characters. It has a more formal or technical register, often appearing in medical contexts. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

While 膫 is not present in the HSK vocabulary levels, understanding it can deepen knowledge of related terms in health and anatomy. Focus on recognizing the radicals and components which can help with memorization of similar characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 膫 with similar characters like 膋 (liáo), which has a different meaning. For example, using 膫 to refer to general body fat instead of its specific medical context may lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 膫

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)尞
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Case file: 膫

  1. 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half尞 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayflesh
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 膫?

Decomposition of 膫

IDS Structure⿰⺼尞
膫Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
尞liao4
right
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Which of these is a component of 膫?

How to say omentum; the fat covering the intestines in Chinese

“omentum; the fat covering the intestines” in Chinese is膫liáo

The character 膫 (liáo) refers to the omentum, a layer of fat that covers the intestines in the human body. This term can also relate to a historical state during the Han Dynasty, adding a layer of cultural and historical significance. It is less commonly used in modern language, often appearing in medical or historical texts.

When to use 膫

Learners might confuse 膫 with similar-sounding words or characters. It has a more formal or technical register, often appearing in medical contexts. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 膫 with similar characters like 膋 (liáo), which has a different meaning. For example, using 膫 to refer to general body fat instead of its specific medical context may lead to misunderstandings.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 膫

膫 refers to the omentum, a fatty layer covering the intestines, and is also a historical term from the Han Dynasty.

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