Meanings of 腎
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肾 (shèn) vs 膀胱 (pángguāng) — 腎 refers specifically to the kidneys, while 膀胱 refers to the bladder, which has a different function in the urinary system.
When discussing health, 腎 is often used in formal contexts, especially in medical literature. Be careful not to confuse it with 肾 (shèn) and its related terms like 肾脏 (shèn zàng) for kidney organ or 肾功能 (shèn gōng néng) for kidney function. The tone is crucial; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstanding.
腎 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, but understanding it can enhance knowledge of health-related terms. Focus on memorizing its pronunciation and how it connects with other body-related vocabulary at HSK 2 and 3, such as 心 (xīn, heart) and 肺 (fèi, lung).
Learners often confuse 腎 with 肾 (shèn) due to similar pronunciation but should remember that 腎 is more traditional and used in specific contexts. For example, saying '我有腎病' (Wǒ yǒu shèn bìng) is correct, but be cautious not to translate it directly without context.
Pronunciation of 腎
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Etymology of 腎
flesh
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Case file: 腎
- 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
- 2The sound half臤 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayflesh
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say kidney in Chinese
“kidney” in Chinese is腎
腎 (shèn) refers specifically to the kidneys, which are vital organs in the body responsible for filtering blood and producing urine. This character is commonly used in medical contexts and discussions related to health, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine where kidney health is linked to overall wellness.
When to use 腎
When discussing health, 腎 is often used in formal contexts, especially in medical literature. Be careful not to confuse it with 肾 (shèn) and its related terms like 肾脏 (shèn zàng) for kidney organ or 肾功能 (shèn gōng néng) for kidney function. The tone is crucial; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstanding.
腎 or something close to it
肾 (shèn) vs 膀胱 (pángguāng) — 腎 refers specifically to the kidneys, while 膀胱 refers to the bladder, which has a different function in the urinary system.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 腎 with 肾 (shèn) due to similar pronunciation but should remember that 腎 is more traditional and used in specific contexts. For example, saying '我有腎病' (Wǒ yǒu shèn bìng) is correct, but be cautious not to translate it directly without context.
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Word Family of 腎
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Frequently Asked Questions about 腎
It is pronounced as 'shèn', with a falling tone.
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