(zhǒu) - An ancient term for a type of abdominal

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zhǒu | 8 strokes | radical: 疒

· zhǒu

An ancient term for a type of abdominal pain or illness, specifically referring to lower abdominal pain.

An ancient term for a type of abdominal

Usage highlights

Abdominal painIntestinal illnessAncient diseaseMedical termLower abdominal pain

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient medical text describes a condition called 疛 (abdominal pain).
  • In classical Chinese medicine, 疛 was a recognized ailment.
  • The character 疛 appears in historical medical manuscripts.

Collocations

  • Abdominal pain(腹疛)
  • Intestinal illness(肠疛)
  • Ancient disease(古疛)
  • Medical term(医疛)
  • Lower abdominal pain(下腹疛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 疛 is an archaic character primarily found in ancient Chinese medical texts.
  • It represents a specific type of abdominal disorder recognized in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and is mainly of historical and academic interest.

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