臍 (qí) - navel, umbilicus & the central point or connection point of something.

臍Tone 2

qí ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

臍 · qí

navel, umbilicus;

the central point or connection point of something.

navel, umbilicusthe central point or connection point of something.

Usage highlights

umbilical cordnavelnavel orangeumbilical herniaumbilical regionumbilical artery

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The baby's umbilical cord was cut after birth (脐带).
  • The navel is the scar left after the umbilical cord falls off (肚脐).
  • The orange has a navel-like formation at one end (脐橙).
  • The doctor examined the umbilical hernia (脐疝).

Collocations

  • umbilical cord(脐带)
  • navel(肚脐)
  • navel orange(脐橙)
  • umbilical hernia(脐疝)
  • umbilical region(脐部)
  • umbilical artery(脐动脉)

Idioms

  • Tied together by the navel and back(脐膂相连)
  • As intimate as navel and belly(唇齿相依，脐腹相连)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the navel (神阙穴) is considered an important acupuncture point for energy flow.
  • The umbilical cord symbolizes the physical and spiritual connection between mother and child.
  • Cutting the umbilical cord represents the beginning of an independent life.

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