臔 (xiàn) - Describes a state of being plump or fleshy & refers to a swollen or distended appearance, particularly

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xiàn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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臔 · xiàn

Describes a state of being plump or fleshy;

refers to a swollen or distended appearance, particularly in reference to meat or flesh.

Describes a state of being plump or fleshyrefers to a swollen or distended appearance, particularly

Usage highlights

plump meatfleshy appearanceswollen fleshdistended appearancecorpulent bodypuffy flesh

Synonyms

  • 胖— fat; plump
  • 肿— swollen
  • 胀— distended; swollen
  • 肥— fatty; fleshy

Antonyms

  • 瘦— thin; lean
  • 干— dry; withered
  • 瘪— shrunken; deflated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The meat looks plump and fresh (臔肉).
  • His cheeks became fleshy after gaining weight (面颊臔起).
  • The swollen tissue required medical attention (臔胀的组织).

Collocations

  • plump meat(臔肉)
  • fleshy appearance(臔状)
  • swollen flesh(臔胀)
  • distended appearance(臔起)
  • corpulent body(臔体)
  • puffy flesh(臔肿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical or specialized medical texts.
  • It carries connotations of physical fullness or swelling, often with a slightly negative implication when referring to unhealthy swelling.
  • Due to its rarity, it holds little cultural significance in contemporary Chinese society.

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