痰 (tán) - Phlegm — thick viscous mucus secreted in the
痰 · tán
Phlegm — thick viscous mucus secreted in the respiratory passages, especially when one has a cold or other respiratory illness.
Phlegm — thick viscous mucus secreted in the
Usage highlights
Cough up phlegmExpectoration of phlegmExcessive phlegmPhlegmPhlegm soundPhlegm in throat
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He coughed up phlegm (咳痰).
- The patient has excessive phlegm (痰多).
- Traditional medicine treats phlegm-dampness constitution (痰湿体质).
- She cleared phlegm from her throat (清痰).
Collocations
- Cough up phlegm(咳痰)
- Expectoration of phlegm(吐痰)
- Excessive phlegm(痰多)
- Phlegm-dampness(痰湿)
- Phlegm-heat(痰热)
- Phlegm sound(痰音)
Idioms
- Phlegm blocking the orifices(痰迷心窍)
- Phlegm-fire disturbing the heart(痰火扰心)
- Wind-phlegm obstructing the collaterals(风痰阻络)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Traditional Chinese Medicine, phlegm is considered a pathological product that can cause various diseases when it accumulates.
- Phlegm is classified into different types in TCM, such as damp-phlegm, dry-phlegm, cold-phlegm, and heat-phlegm.
- The character combines the 'sickness' radical (疒) with the phonetic component 炎, suggesting inflammation-related illness.