胕 (fǔ) - Swelling & edema

胕Tone 3

fǔ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

胕 · fǔ

Swelling;

edema;

also used in classical texts to refer to the skin or surface of the body.

Swellingedemaalso used in classical texts to refer to

Usage highlights

Edema and swellingSkin textureAbdominal distensionSwollen limbs

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 消— subside, disappear
  • 瘦— thin, emaciated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient had severe edema (胕肿).
  • In ancient texts, it referred to the skin (胕理).
  • The swelling caused discomfort (胕胀不适).

Collocations

  • Edema and swelling(胕肿)
  • Skin texture(胕理)
  • Abdominal distension(胕胀)
  • Swollen limbs(四肢胕肿)

Idioms

  • Swollen and painful(胕痛)
  • Edema disease(胕病)
  • Skin and flesh(胕肉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese medical texts describing symptoms of swelling.
  • In ancient usage, could refer to the skin or external surface of the body.
  • Rarely used in modern everyday language, mainly preserved in medical or classical contexts.

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