Definitions
(noun)
kidney
Etymology phono-semantic
flesh
Semantic:
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The character 肾, simplified from the traditional form 腎, derives from a phono-semantic composition where the semantic radical 肉 (flesh) signifies its relation to the body and the component 臤 provides phonetic indication. In its simplified structure, the element 臤 is replaced by 又, resulting in a form where 又 sits above 月, the latter being a common graphical representation of the flesh radical in modern characters. Historically, this character has consistently denoted the kidney organ, with its usage evident in classical medical texts and continuing in modern anatomical and traditional medical contexts.
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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。