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March 24, 2026
癃lóng(long2)
The character 癃 (lóng) refers specifically to the medical condition of urine retention or difficulty in urination, often associated with weakness or infirmity. It is used in both clinical contexts and discussions about health, typically in relation to older adults or specific medical conditions.
Strokes16Radical疒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of urine retention is closely tied to the body's balance of Qi and the health of the kidneys, which are believed to play a crucial role in urinary function.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'long' line of people waiting to use the bathroom, symbolizing urine retention. The character 癃 contains the radical for sickness (疒), hinting at a health-related issue, while the sound 'lóng' can remind you of 'longing' to relieve yourself.
Meanings of 癃
lóng(long2)
1weakness, infirmity; urine retention
2retention of urine
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癃Simplified
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疒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'long' line of people waiting to use the bathroom, symbolizing urine retention. The character 癃 contains the radical for sickness (疒), hinting at a health-related issue, while the sound 'lóng' can remind you of 'longing' to relieve yourself.
Usage Notes
Be cautious in using 癃, as it is primarily a medical term and may not be understood in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to urinary issues, and it's important to note that it is a more formal term.
HSK Study Tips
Although 癃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of health-related discussions in Chinese. Focus on related medical terms and phrases to build a strong vocabulary base.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of urine retention is closely tied to the body's balance of Qi and the health of the kidneys, which are believed to play a crucial role in urinary function.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 癃 with similar-sounding characters like 隆 (lóng, meaning 'prosperous') or 忠 (zhōng, meaning 'loyalty'). It's important to remember that 癃 specifically relates to a medical condition regarding urine retention.
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Cultural Notes for 癃
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of urine retention is closely tied to the body's balance of Qi and the health of the kidneys, which are believed to play a crucial role in urinary function.
Word Family of 癃
Words Containing This Character1
癃lónginfirmity
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Frequently Asked Questions about 癃
You might say '他有癃症' (tā yǒu lóng zhèng), meaning 'He has urine retention syndrome.'
No, 癃 is primarily used in medical contexts and is not common in casual conversation.
Words like 尿 (niào, urine) and 排尿 (pái niào, urination) are commonly used in discussions about urinary health.
