Definitions
(noun)
blood vessel; vein; artery; pulse
(noun)
vein (on leaf, insect wing)
Etymology
Long 永 vessels through one's body ⺼
About
The character for "pulse" or "vein", traditionally written as 脈, structurally integrates the flesh radical 月 with the component 永, suggesting a sense of enduring flow or continuity, to conceptually capture the idea of bodily vessels. Initially denoting the physical pathways for blood and the rhythmic pulse of life, its application extended over time to metaphorically describe analogous linear systems in geology, botany, and other fields, thus generalizing the notion of interconnected channels. The simplified form 脉 retains these essential compositional elements, and through this consistent graphic representation, the character has maintained a semantic anchor to the idea of circulating networks while accommodating broader interpretive layers.
Example Sentences Hide
他的脉搏正常。
医生正在检查脉搏。
这座山脉非常雄伟。
植物的脉络清晰可见。
我们需要把脉市场动态。
地质学家研究地球的脉络。
通过脉搏监测，他发现了健康问题。
文化传播的脉络反映了历史变迁。