HSK 7, q, 12 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #9450, Very Hard
腔
qiāng
barrel (e.g. engine cylinder)
HSK 7, q, 12 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #9450, Very Hard
腔
qiāng
compartment
HSK 7, q, 12 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #9450, Very Hard
腔
qiāng
tune
HSK 7, q, 12 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #9450, Very Hard
腔
qiāng
accent of speech
HSK 7, q, 12 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #9450, Very Hard
腔
qiāng
chest cavity; a hollow in the body
HSK 7, q, 12 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #9450, Very Hard
qiāng(qiang1) T1
1cavity of body
2barrel (e.g. engine cylinder)
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March 24, 2026
腔qiāng(qiang1)
The character 腔 (qiāng) refers to a cavity or hollow space in the body, such as the chest cavity, as well as to a barrel-like structure, like an engine cylinder. It can also denote a specific tune or accent in speech, highlighting its use in both anatomical and linguistic contexts.
Strokes12Radical⺼Frequency#9450DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the understanding of bodily cavities like 腔 is essential for diagnosing health issues, as they are believed to influence the flow of Qi (energy) in the body.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'tune' (qiāng) coming from a hollow 'barrel' that resonates sound, just like the chest cavity resonates when you speak. The character 腔 has the radical for 'meat' (肉), emphasizing its connection to bodily cavities and organs.
Meanings of 腔
qiāng(qiang1)
1cavity of body
2barrel (e.g. engine cylinder)
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About 腔
腔Simplified
12Strokes
⺼Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9450Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
Podcast: 腔
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AI Study Notes for 腔
Quick Contrast
腔 (qiāng) vs cavity (腔) — use 腔 for anatomical or accent-related contexts, while 腔 is more general.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 腔 (qiāng) with other similar-sounding words. It is more formal and is typically used in medical or technical contexts when referring to cavities or compartments. Common collocations include 腔体 (cavity) and 腔调 (accent).
HSK Study Tips
Although 腔 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to other anatomical terms and words related to sound. Students should focus on the character's components and context to understand its multiple meanings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 腔 (qiāng) with 腔 (qiāng) by mispronouncing it as 'qiang' without the proper tone. Also, some might misuse it in casual conversation where a simpler term would be more appropriate, such as using it in place of '声调' (shēngdiào, tone).
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Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 空 represents the sound.
1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
2The sound half空 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayflesh
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 腔?
Decomposition of 腔
IDS Structure⿰⺼空
腔Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
空kong1
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 腔?
How to say cavity of body in Chinese
“cavity of body” in Chinese is腔qiāng
The character 腔 (qiāng) refers to a cavity or hollow space in the body, such as the chest cavity, as well as to a barrel-like structure, like an engine cylinder. It can also denote a specific tune or accent in speech, highlighting its use in both anatomical and linguistic contexts.
When to use 腔
Be cautious not to confuse 腔 (qiāng) with other similar-sounding words. It is more formal and is typically used in medical or technical contexts when referring to cavities or compartments. Common collocations include 腔体 (cavity) and 腔调 (accent).
腔 or something close to it
腔 (qiāng) vs cavity (腔) — use 腔 for anatomical or accent-related contexts, while 腔 is more general.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 腔 (qiāng) with 腔 (qiāng) by mispronouncing it as 'qiang' without the proper tone. Also, some might misuse it in casual conversation where a simpler term would be more appropriate, such as using it in place of '声调' (shēngdiào, tone).
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腔
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Grammar Patterns of 腔
腔 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
这一遭遇实在让他满____愤慨。
He is truly outraged about what's happened to him.
Example Sentences for 腔 (10)
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1
这一遭遇实在让他满腔愤慨。
zhè yī zāo yù shí zài ràng tā mǎn qiāng fèn kǎi。
He is truly outraged about what's happened to him.
2
他操着一口带有德国腔的英语问我在法国玩得是否愉快。
tā cāo zháo yī kǒu dài yǒu dé guó qiāng de yīng yǔ wèn wǒ zài fǎ guó wán dé shì fǒu yú kuài。
He asked in his Germanic English if I was enjoying France.
