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The character "胱" exists almost exclusively in the modern compound "膀胱" (pángguāng, urinary bladder). Its structure consists of the "⺼" (flesh) radical on the left, denoting its relation to a part of the body, and the component "光" (guāng) on the right, which primarily serves as a phonetic indicator. This construction is consistent in its traditional form, which is identical to the simplified one. Etymologically, "胱" is a phono-semantic compound created specifically for this anatomical term, with "光" lending its pronunciation while the radical provides the semantic category. The character’s meaning has remained narrowly specialized to refer to the bladder since its formation, and it does not carry the sense of brightness or light associated with its phonetic component "光" when used independently.
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膀胱需要保持健康。
多喝水对膀胱好。
膀胱炎是一种常见疾病。
医生检查了他的膀胱。
膀胱的主要功能是储存尿液。
如果膀胱有问题，应及时就医。
定期检查膀胱可以预防疾病。
膀胱癌的早期症状包括血尿和排尿困难。