HSK 7, n, 15 strokes, radical 疒, rank #7399, Very Hard
瘤
liú
tumor, lump, goiter
HSK 7, n, 15 strokes, radical 疒, rank #7399, Very Hard
瘤
liú
old variant of 瘤[liú]
HSK 7, n, 15 strokes, radical 疒, rank #7399, Very Hard
liú(liu2) T2
1tumor
2tumor, lump, goiter
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March 24, 2026
瘤liú(liu2)
The character 瘤 (liú) refers to a tumor or lump in the body, often used in medical contexts. It can indicate various types of abnormal growths, such as a goiter or other swellings that may require medical attention. Its usage is primarily in health-related discussions and literature.
Strokes15Radical疒Frequency#7399DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the understanding of tumors or lumps is often approached holistically, considering lifestyle and diet, which contrasts with Western medical treatment that might focus more on surgical or pharmaceutical interventions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large, swollen tumor on an animal's back. The character 瘤 resembles a creature with a big lump, and the 'liú' sound can remind you of 'lump', making it easier to remember the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 瘤
liú(liu2)
1tumor
2tumor, lump, goiter
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About 瘤
瘤Simplified
15Strokes
疒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7399Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
肿瘤 (zhǒngliú) - use 瘤 (liú) for general lumps or tumors, while 肿瘤 (zhǒngliú) specifically refers to tumors, particularly malignant ones.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 瘤 with similar-sounding terms; it specifically denotes a tumor rather than just any bump or swelling. This term is more common in formal medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless necessary. Common collocations include '瘤的大小' (size of the tumor) and '良性瘤' (benign tumor).
HSK Study Tips
While 瘤 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your medical vocabulary at higher levels. Focus on related terms like 肿瘤 (zhǒngliú), which means tumor, and practice using them in sentences to build contextual understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瘤 with other related terms like 脓 (nóng, pus) or 肿 (zhǒng, swelling), leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我有一个脓' (I have a pus) instead of '我有一个瘤' (I have a tumor) is incorrect.
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Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 留 represents the sound. Simplified form of 癅.
1The meaning half疒 carries the sense.
2The sound half留 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaysickness
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 瘤?
Decomposition of 瘤
IDS Structure⿸疒留
瘤Full Character
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疒ne4
enclosing
留liu2
inner
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 瘤?
How to say tumor in Chinese
“tumor” in Chinese is瘤liú
The character 瘤 (liú) refers to a tumor or lump in the body, often used in medical contexts. It can indicate various types of abnormal growths, such as a goiter or other swellings that may require medical attention. Its usage is primarily in health-related discussions and literature.
When to use 瘤
Be careful not to confuse 瘤 with similar-sounding terms; it specifically denotes a tumor rather than just any bump or swelling. This term is more common in formal medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless necessary. Common collocations include '瘤的大小' (size of the tumor) and '良性瘤' (benign tumor).
瘤 or something close to it
肿瘤 (zhǒngliú) - use 瘤 (liú) for general lumps or tumors, while 肿瘤 (zhǒngliú) specifically refers to tumors, particularly malignant ones.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瘤 with other related terms like 脓 (nóng, pus) or 肿 (zhǒng, swelling), leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我有一个脓' (I have a pus) instead of '我有一个瘤' (I have a tumor) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 瘤
瘤 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 3 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 5
Complete the Sentence
我用完善后的技术摘掉了纤维____。
I removed the fibroid tumours, using the techniques that I have perfected.
Example Sentences for 瘤 (10)
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1
我用完善后的技术摘掉了纤维瘤。
wǒ yòng wán shàn hòu de jì shù zhāi diào le xiān wéi liú。
I removed the fibroid tumours, using the techniques that I have perfected.
2
他于1984年意外死于脑瘤。
tā yú1984 1984 nián yì wài sǐ yú nǎo。
He died in 1984 of an unsuspected brain tumour.
3
多节瘤的老橡树
duō jié liú de lǎo xiàng shù
a gnarled old oak tree
4
目的分析外阴原发性恶性肿瘤的临床和病理特征.
mù de fēn xī wài yīn yuán fā xìng è xìng zhǒng liú de lín chuáng hé bìng lǐ tè zhēng.
Objective To analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of malignancies of vulva.
