腑 (fǔ) - internal organs & viscera

腑Tone 3

fǔ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

腑 · fǔ

internal organs;

viscera;

bowels;

specifically refers to the six hollow organs in traditional Chinese medicine.

internal organsviscerabowels

Usage highlights

internal organsfive viscera and six bowelsfrom the bottom of one's heartheartfeltdiseases of the internal organsorgan system

Synonyms

  • 脏— internal organs (specifically the five solid organs)
  • 器官— organs (general term)

Antonyms

  • 表— exterior, surface (antonym to internal organs)
  • 外— external, outside

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The five viscera and six bowels(五脏六腑)
  • I feel it from the bottom of my heart(发自肺腑)
  • Traditional Chinese medicine treats the internal organs(脏腑)
  • The doctor examined his abdominal organs(脏腑器官)

Collocations

  • internal organs(脏腑)
  • five viscera and six bowels(五脏六腑)
  • from the bottom of one's heart(肺腑之言)
  • heartfelt(发自肺腑)
  • diseases of the internal organs(脏腑疾病)
  • organ system(脏腑系统)

Idioms

  • Words from the bottom of one's heart(肺腑之言)
  • Deeply moved(感人肺腑)
  • From the depths of one's heart(发自肺腑)
  • Have no guts(没有心腑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 腑 refers to the six hollow organs that transform and transport substances.
  • The concept of 五脏六腑 (five solid and six hollow organs) forms the foundation of TCM organ theory.
  • 腑 is often used metaphorically to express deep, sincere feelings from one's innermost being.

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