(gāng) - Anus & rectum

Tone 1

gāng | 7 strokes | radical: 月

· gāng

Anus;

rectum;

anal canal.

Anusrectumanal canal.

Usage highlights

AnusAnal canalAnal fissureAnal fistulaHemorrhoidsProctology

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient underwent anal surgery (肛肠手术).
  • Anal fissure is a common condition (肛裂).
  • Digital rectal examination is a medical procedure (肛门指检).
  • Hemorrhoids are also known as piles (痔疮).

Collocations

  • Anus(肛门)
  • Anal canal(肛管)
  • Anal fissure(肛裂)
  • Anal fistula(肛瘘)
  • Hemorrhoids(痔疮)
  • Proctology(肛肠科)

Idioms

  • There are no specific idioms directly featuring this character due to its anatomical nature

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a medical/anatomical term in modern Chinese with no significant cultural symbolism
  • Considered a clinical term rather than having positive cultural connotations
  • Rarely used in names due to its specific anatomical reference

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