膖 (pāng) - Swollen, bloated & puffy appearance

膖Tone 1

pāng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

膖 · pāng

Swollen, bloated;

puffy appearance;

describing something inflated or distended.

Swollen, bloatedpuffy appearancedescribing something inflated or distended.

Usage highlights

Swollen and bloatedPuffy and swollenBloated corpseSwollen facePuffy appearance

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His face was swollen (膖胀) from the allergic reaction.
  • The bloated corpse (膖胀的尸体) was found in the river.
  • After the injury, his ankle became puffy (膖肿).

Collocations

  • Swollen and bloated(膖胀)
  • Puffy and swollen(膖肿)
  • Bloated corpse(膖胀的尸体)
  • Swollen face(膖胀的脸)
  • Puffy appearance(膖胀的外表)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical medical or descriptive texts.
  • It carries negative connotations related to physical disfigurement or decomposition.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, it might describe pathological swelling conditions.

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