姅 (bàn) - menstruation & menses

姅Tone 4

bàn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 女

傲不

姅 · bàn

menstruation;

menses;

refers to a woman's menstrual period.

menstruationmensesrefers to a woman's menstrual period.

Usage highlights

menstruationmenstrual bloodmenstrual taboomenstrual impuritymenstrual discharge

Synonyms

  • 月经— menstruation; menses
  • 例假— menstrual period (euphemism)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is having her period (姅期).
  • Menstrual blood (姅血) is a natural bodily function.
  • Ancient texts mention menstrual taboos (姅忌).

Collocations

  • menstruation(姅期)
  • menstrual blood(姅血)
  • menstrual taboo(姅忌)
  • menstrual impurity(姅秽)
  • menstrual discharge(姅下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically, menstruation was viewed with superstition and taboo in many cultures, including ancient China.
  • The character 姅 appears in classical medical and ritual texts discussing women's health and purity customs.

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