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The character 肺 is a phono-semantic compound. The left side uses the flesh radical 月 (ròu), derived from the character for meat, which is standard for anatomical terms. The right side is the component 巿 (fú), a four-stroke element serving as the phonetic indicator, distinct from the similar-looking character for market (市). 肺 specifically denotes the lungs, the primary respiratory organs. Its core meaning has remained anatomical. In traditional Chinese medicine and cultural usage, it is often extended metaphorically to represent the seat of breathing, vital energy, and deep, sincere feelings.
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吸烟对肺有害。
他的肺部很健康。
医生建议他保护肺。
肺炎是一种常见疾病。
肺癌的早期症状不明显。
定期检查肺功能很重要。
环境污染会影响肺部健康。
科学家正在研究肺病的治疗方法。