胃 (wèi) - Stomach — the digestive organ in humans and & also refers to the stomach region or appetite.

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wèi ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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胃 · wèi

Stomach — the digestive organ in humans and animals;

also refers to the stomach region or appetite.

Stomach — the digestive organ in humans andalso refers to the stomach region or appetite.

Usage highlights

StomachStomach acheStomach cancerStomach ulcerAppetiteStomach acid

Synonyms

  • 肚子— belly, abdomen (more general term)
  • 腹部— abdominal region

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a stomach ache (胃痛).
  • The doctor examined his stomach (胃部).
  • She has a good appetite (胃口好).
  • This medicine protects the stomach (护胃).

Collocations

  • Stomach(胃)
  • Stomach ache(胃痛)
  • Stomach cancer(胃癌)
  • Stomach ulcer(胃溃疡)
  • Appetite(胃口)
  • Stomach acid(胃酸)

Idioms

  • Can't stomach it(难以下咽)
  • Stomach full of anger(一肚子气)
  • Stomach and intestines(肠胃)
  • Stomach discomfort(胃部不适)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the stomach is considered the 'sea of nourishment' and is crucial for digestion and energy production.
  • The character 胃 is a pictogram representing the stomach organ inside the body.
  • In Chinese culture, having a good '胃口' (appetite) is often associated with good health and enjoyment of life.

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