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肺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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肺
fèi
lung
HSK 6, n, 8 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #3702, Hard
肺
fèi
lungs
HSK 6, n, 8 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #3702, Hard
fèi(fei4)fei T4
1lung
2lungs
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March 24, 2026
肺fèi(fei4)
The character 肺 (fèi) refers to the lungs, which are essential organs in the respiratory system responsible for gas exchange in the body. It is commonly used in medical contexts and discussions related to health, particularly in relation to breathing, respiratory diseases, and overall lung function.
Strokes8Radical⺼Frequency#3702DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the lungs are considered to play a vital role in the body's overall health, often linked to the concept of 'qi' (vital energy). This underscores the importance of lung health in Chinese culture.
Memory tip
Imagine a pair of 'fay' (fèi) fans – they are large and help to circulate air, just like lungs do in your body. The character 肺 has the radical for 'flesh' (肉) on the left, emphasizing its biological nature as an organ.
Meanings of 肺
fèi(fei4)
1lung
2lungs
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About 肺
肺Simplified
8Strokes
⺼Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3702Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 肺 (fèi) with other similar-sounding words related to breathing, such as 呼吸 (hūxī), which means 'to breathe.' This term is generally used in medical or formal contexts, so it's best to use it in discussions about health or anatomy.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 肺 connects to other medical vocabulary you may encounter, such as 心脏 (xīnzàng, heart) and 器官 (qìguān, organ). Focus on understanding how it fits into discussions about health and anatomy, and practice using it in sentences.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 肺 (fèi) with 胸 (xiōng, chest) because they both relate to the respiratory system. A common mistake is saying '我有胸病' (Wǒ yǒu xiōng bìng), instead of '我有肺病' (Wǒ yǒu fèi bìng) to mean 'I have a lung disease.'
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肺 = ⺼ + 巿. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 肺
IDS Structure⿰⺼巿
肺Full character
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⺼rou4
left
巿fu2
right
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How to say lung in Chinese
“lung” in Chinese is肺fèi
The character 肺 (fèi) refers to the lungs, which are essential organs in the respiratory system responsible for gas exchange in the body. It is commonly used in medical contexts and discussions related to health, particularly in relation to breathing, respiratory diseases, and overall lung function.
When to use 肺
Be careful not to confuse 肺 (fèi) with other similar-sounding words related to breathing, such as 呼吸 (hūxī), which means 'to breathe.' This term is generally used in medical or formal contexts, so it's best to use it in discussions about health or anatomy.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 肺 (fèi) with 胸 (xiōng, chest) because they both relate to the respiratory system. A common mistake is saying '我有胸病' (Wǒ yǒu xiōng bìng), instead of '我有肺病' (Wǒ yǒu fèi bìng) to mean 'I have a lung disease.'
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肺
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Grammar patterns of 肺
肺 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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.
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____细胞约每周新老更替一次。
Lung cells die and are replaced about once a week.
Example sentences for 肺 (10)
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肺细胞约每周新老更替一次。
fèi xìbāo yāo měi zhōu xīn lǎo gèng tì yī cì。
Lung cells die and are replaced about once a week.
