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The character 肠 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 月, derived from the character for flesh, identifies it as a body part. Its phonetic component is 扬 in the simplified form and 昜 in the traditional character 腸. Anatomically, it refers to the intestines or bowels. Beyond its biological meaning, the character often appears in metaphors for human emotions and inner feelings, stemming from the historical belief that the abdominal organs were closely linked to one’s temperament and emotional state.
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我喜欢吃香肠。
香肠是肉做的。
他肠胃不舒服。
肠道健康很重要。
医生检查了他的肠道。
这种食物容易伤肠胃。
她因为肠炎住院了。
微生物在肠道中发挥作用。