臟 (zàng) - Internal organs & viscera

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Internal organs;

viscera;

especially referring to the five internal organs in traditional Chinese medicine (heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys);

also used to describe the internal parts of something.

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Usage highlights

Internal organsFive internal organsHeart and other organsLiver organSpleen organLung organ

Synonyms

  • 腑— bowels; internal organs (specifically the six hollow organs)
  • 器官— organ (general term)
  • 内脏— internal organs

Antonyms

  • 表— exterior; surface (antonym to internal organs)
  • 皮— skin; surface

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The five internal organs (五脏) are essential in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • He has a heart condition (心脏病).
  • Liver function (肝功能) is important for health.
  • The internal organs of the machine were damaged.

Collocations

  • Internal organs(内脏)
  • Five internal organs(五脏)
  • Heart and other organs(心脏)
  • Liver organ(肝脏)
  • Spleen organ(脾脏)
  • Lung organ(肺脏)

Idioms

  • Five organs and six bowels(五脏六腑)
  • Heart and soul(五脏六腑)
  • Moving one's internal organs(动人心腑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the five internal organs (五脏) correspond to the five elements and are central to health and diagnosis.
  • The concept of organs in Chinese medicine includes both physical and functional aspects, with emotional and spiritual correlations.
  • Organ systems are viewed as interconnected networks rather than isolated anatomical structures.

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