臃 (yōng) - Swollen & bloated

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yōng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

臃 · yōng

Swollen;

bloated;

puffy;

refers to physical swelling or puffiness, often used in medical or descriptive contexts.

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Usage highlights

Swollen and bloatedPuffy faceBulky clothingBloated organizationSwollen limbsPuffiness

Synonyms

  • 肿— swollen; swelling
  • 胀— distended; bloated
  • 浮肿— edema; dropsy

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His ankle was swollen after the injury (脚踝臃肿).
  • The patient's face appeared puffy (面部臃肿).
  • She wore bulky winter clothing (臃肿的冬装).
  • The organization has become bloated with bureaucracy (机构臃肿).

Collocations

  • Swollen and bloated(臃肿)
  • Puffy face(面部臃肿)
  • Bulky clothing(臃肿的衣服)
  • Bloated organization(机构臃肿)
  • Swollen limbs(四肢臃肿)
  • Puffiness(臃肿感)

Idioms

  • Swollen and clumsy(臃肿不堪)
  • Bloated and inefficient(臃肿低效)
  • Puffy and uncomfortable(臃肿不适)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often carries negative connotations of excess, inefficiency, or physical discomfort.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, '臃' may relate to conditions involving fluid retention or inflammation.
  • Used metaphorically to describe bureaucratic inefficiency or organizational bloat.

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