Definitions
(noun)
kidney
Etymology phono-semantic
flesh
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The character for kidney, "肾", derives from its traditional form "腎", a phono-semantic compound constructed from the radical "肉" (flesh), commonly written as "月" in character composition, combined with the phonetic element "臤" to suggest pronunciation. In its structural evolution, the complex phonetic component "臤" was later substituted with the simpler "又" in the simplified form "肾", preserving the flesh radical to maintain its semantic association with the body. While the primary meaning has steadfastly denoted the biological organ, historical medical and philosophical texts occasionally applied the term to broader concepts of vitality and foundational bodily energies, reflecting its integral role in traditional physiological systems.
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我的肾很健康。
肾脏是人体的重要器官。
他需要检查肾功能。
医生建议保护肾脏健康。
慢性肾病需要长期治疗。
肾移植手术非常复杂。
高血压可能损害肾功能。
定期体检可以早期发现肾问题。