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March 24, 2026
血栓()xuèshuān(xue4shuan1)
血栓 (xue4 shuan1) refers to a blood clot, a mass of blood that has changed from a liquid to a gel-like state, often causing blockages in blood vessels. It is commonly discussed in medical contexts, especially relating to health issues like thrombosis, heart attacks, or strokes.
Frequency#19957DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of blood flow is crucial for health, and conditions like 血栓 are seen as imbalances that can be treated through diet and herbal remedies.
Memory Tip
Think of '血' (blood) being '栓' (plugged) up, like a clogged drain. Imagine a red tube where blood is trying to flow, but a thick red plug is causing a blockage, creating the visual of a blood clot.
Meanings of 血栓
xuèshuān(xue4shuan1)
1blood clot
2thrombosis
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血栓Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Think of '血' (blood) being '栓' (plugged) up, like a clogged drain. Imagine a red tube where blood is trying to flow, but a thick red plug is causing a blockage, creating the visual of a blood clot.
Usage Notes
血栓 is typically used in medical discussions, so it's more formal. A common mistake is confusing it with other similar terms like '血液' (blood) or '血管' (blood vessel). Remember to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings; '血' is pronounced with a falling tone, while '栓' has a high level tone.
HSK Study Tips
While 血栓 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to health-related terms and basic anatomy that are often introduced in levels 3 and 4. Focus on related phrases and medical vocabulary to enhance your understanding.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of blood flow is crucial for health, and conditions like 血栓 are seen as imbalances that can be treated through diet and herbal remedies.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 血栓 with related terms like '血液' (blood) or '血管' (blood vessel). For example, saying '我有血液' (I have blood) instead of '我有血栓' (I have a blood clot) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Cultural Notes for 血栓
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of blood flow is crucial for health, and conditions like 血栓 are seen as imbalances that can be treated through diet and herbal remedies.
Frequently Asked Questions about 血栓
血栓 refers to a blood clot itself, while 血栓形成 specifically describes the process of clot formation.
It is primarily a medical term, so it's best used in health-related discussions rather than casual conversation.
There are no widely used colloquial expressions; it remains a technical term.
