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The word "心脏" is formed by combining the character "心", meaning "heart" and originating as a pictograph of the heart, with the character "脏", meaning "organ" or "viscera". This combination results in a compound where "心" identifies the specific organ and "脏" classifies it as an internal organ, together explicitly denoting the physical heart.

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心脏在身体中跳动。

Xīnzàng zài shēntǐ zhōng tiàodòng.

The heart beats in the body.

医生检查了我的心脏。

Yīshēng jiǎnchále wǒ de xīnzàng.

The doctor examined my heart.

经常运动对心脏有好处。

Jīngcháng yùndòng duì xīnzàng yǒu hǎochù.

Regular exercise is good for the heart.

如果心脏不舒服，应该立即看医生。

Rúguǒ xīnzàng bù shūfu, yīnggāi lìjí kàn yīshēng.

If your heart feels uncomfortable, you should see a doctor immediately.

现代医学可以通过手术修复受损的心脏。

Xiàndài yīxué kěyǐ tōngguò shǒushù xiūfù shòusǔn de xīnzàng.

Modern medicine can repair damaged hearts through surgery.

Word Definition - 心脏

xīn zàng heart (organ); cardiac

Individual Character Details

心 xīn
脏 zàng, zāng