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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.
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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
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9450Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
wǒ bù míng bái， ， tā wéi shí mó yào dà fèi zhōu， zhāng ， zhuāng qiāng。
I wondered why he had gone through the elaborate charade.
10
之前年少时对理想抱负怀有的一腔热情很快便被现实浇灭。
zhī qián nián shǎo shí duì lǐ xiǎng bào fù huái yǒu de yī qiāng rè qíng hěn kuài biàn bèi xiàn shí jiāo miè。
The early ambitions of youthful enthusiasm soon become tempered with realism.
Cultural Notes for 腔
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 腔
Words Containing This Character20
腔qiāngtune
娘娘腔sissy
口腔kǒuqiāngoral cavity
腹腔abdominal cavity
胸腔thoracic cavity
腔调accent腔調
鼻腔nasal cavity
装腔作势posturing裝腔作勢
盆腔birth canal
唱腔aria
满腔full of (joy)滿腔
体腔body cavity體腔
秦腔Shaanxi opera
开腔to speak out開腔
哭腔sob
打官腔to talk officiously
搭腔to answer
帮腔to chime in幫腔
花腔coloratura
关节腔articular cavity關節腔
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Frequently Asked Questions about 腔
You might encounter phrases like 腔体 (qiāngtǐ, cavity) and 腔调 (qiāngdiào, accent or tune).
The correct pronunciation is qiāng, with a first tone, so ensure you use a high and level pitch.
While it can be used informally, 腔 is more commonly found in formal or technical contexts.
