睾

gāo
丿 + 睪

Definitions

gāo (bound form) testicle

Etymology

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The character 睾 is a compound with 血 (blood) at its base, linking it to physiological substance, while its upper portion serves a phonetic and visual role. Its etymology is strictly anatomical, denoting the male reproductive glands, the testicles, which produce sperm and androgens. The character is used exclusively in biology, anatomy, and medicine, with no metaphorical or colloquial senses. It appears primarily in formal medical terms and compounds like 睾丸, serving as the precise scientific term for the male gonads.

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睾丸是男性生殖器官。

Gāowán shì nánxìng shēngzhí qìguān.

Testicles are male reproductive organs.

他感到睾丸有些疼痛。

Tā gǎndào gāowán yǒuxiē téngtòng.

He felt some pain in his testicles.

定期检查睾丸健康很重要。

Dìngqī jiǎnchá gāowán jiànkāng hěn zhòngyào.

Regular check-ups for testicular health are very important.

睾丸激素影响男性特征。

Gāowán jīsù yǐngxiǎng nánxìng tèzhēng.

Testosterone affects male characteristics.

睾丸癌是一种常见的癌症。

Gāowán ái shì yī zhǒng chángjiàn de áizhèng.

Testicular cancer is a common type of cancer.

如果睾丸受伤，应立即就医。

Rúguǒ gāowán shòushāng, yìng lìjí jiùyī.

If the testicles are injured, one should seek medical attention immediately.

睾丸的功能包括产生精子和激素。

Gāowán de gōngnéng bāokuò chǎnshēng jīngzǐ hé jīsù.

The functions of the testicles include producing sperm and hormones.

科学家正在研究睾丸干细胞的应用。

Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū gāowán gànxìbāo de yìngyòng.

Scientists are researching the applications of testicular stem cells.

Related Characters

Component: 丿

方 么 力 向 儿 水 系 少 必 展 万 师 失 千

Component: 睪

釋 譯 驛 圛 嶧 懌 擇 斁 澤 燡 繹 醳 鐸

Example Words

睾丸 睾丸酮 睾酮 隐睾