膈 (gé) - Diaphragm — the muscular partition separating the thoracic & also refers to a feeling of obstruction or

膈Tone 2

gé ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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膈 · gé

Diaphragm — the muscular partition separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity in mammals;

also refers to a feeling of obstruction or discomfort in the chest.

Diaphragm — the muscular partition separating the thoracicalso refers to a feeling of obstruction or

Usage highlights

Diaphragm muscleDiaphragmatic herniaDiaphragmatic breathingChest obstruction sensationDiaphragm centerDiaphragm paralysis

Synonyms

  • 横膈膜— diaphragm (more specific anatomical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The diaphragm (膈肌) is an important respiratory muscle.
  • He felt a blockage in his chest (膈食).
  • The surgeon repaired the diaphragmatic hernia (膈疝).
  • Traditional medicine treats diaphragm-related stagnation (膈中).

Collocations

  • Diaphragm muscle(膈肌)
  • Diaphragmatic hernia(膈疝)
  • Diaphragmatic breathing(膈式呼吸)
  • Chest obstruction sensation(膈食)
  • Diaphragm center(膈中)
  • Diaphragm paralysis(膈麻痹)

Idioms

  • Stuck in the chest and diaphragm(胸膈痞闷)
  • Diaphragm obstruction and food stagnation(膈食停滞)
  • Harmonizing the stomach and descending the diaphragm(和胃降膈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the diaphragm is considered a crucial anatomical and functional boundary between upper and middle body regions.
  • The character appears frequently in medical contexts, particularly in descriptions of respiratory and digestive system disorders.
  • The radical 月 (肉) indicates its anatomical nature as body tissue or organ.

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