脾 (pí) - Spleen — the organ in vertebrates & also refers to temperament or disposition in Chinese

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pí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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Spleen — the organ in vertebrates;

also refers to temperament or disposition in Chinese medicine and idioms.

Spleen — the organ in vertebratesalso refers to temperament or disposition in Chinese

Usage highlights

SpleenTemperamentSpleen and stomachLose temperSpleen deficiencySpleen dampness

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 肝火— liver fire (different type of temper in TCM)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spleen is an important organ (脾脏).
  • He has a bad temper (脾气不好).
  • Traditional Chinese medicine treats spleen deficiency (脾虚).
  • She lost her temper (发脾气).

Collocations

  • Spleen(脾脏)
  • Temperament(脾气)
  • Spleen and stomach(脾胃)
  • Lose temper(发脾气)
  • Spleen deficiency(脾虚)
  • Spleen dampness(脾湿)

Idioms

  • Lose one's temper(大发脾气)
  • Be in a bad mood(闹脾气)
  • Nourish the spleen and stomach(健脾养胃)
  • Spleen and stomach harmony(脾胃相合)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen is considered crucial for digestion and transformation of food into energy.
  • The spleen is associated with the earth element and is believed to influence thinking and memory.
  • In Chinese culture, '脾气' (spleen qi) refers to one's temperament or disposition.

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