脘 (wǎn) - Stomach cavity & specifically refers to the gastric cavity or the

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Stomach cavity;

specifically refers to the gastric cavity or the interior of the stomach in traditional Chinese medicine and anatomy.

Stomach cavityspecifically refers to the gastric cavity or the

Usage highlights

Stomach cavityGastric discomfortStomach cavity painHarmonize the stomach cavityStomach cavity fullnessStomach cavity cold

Synonyms

  • 胃— stomach (more general term)
  • 腹— abdomen (broader area)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed gastric discomfort (脘腹不适).
  • This herb soothes the stomach cavity (和胃脘).
  • He felt pain in the gastric region (脘部疼痛).
  • The prescription targets stomach cavity issues (调治脘证).

Collocations

  • Stomach cavity(胃脘)
  • Gastric discomfort(脘腹不适)
  • Stomach cavity pain(脘痛)
  • Harmonize the stomach cavity(和脘)
  • Stomach cavity fullness(脘痞)
  • Stomach cavity cold(脘冷)

Idioms

  • Stomach cavity pain and discomfort(脘痛不适)
  • Fullness in the stomach cavity(脘腹胀满)
  • Cold pain in the stomach cavity(脘腹冷痛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine to describe the anatomical region and functional state of the stomach.
  • In TCM diagnosis, the condition of the 'stomach cavity' is crucial for assessing digestive health and qi circulation.
  • The character appears mostly in medical contexts rather than everyday language.

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