Definitions
(noun)
stomach
Etymology
The top component is a pictograph of the stomach. The bottom component ⺼ (flesh) is a common component in body parts.
About
The character "胃", denoting the stomach, is structurally composed of the element "田" above, symbolizing a container or field, and "月" below, which is a variant form of the flesh radical "肉", indicating its organic composition. This etymological construction reflects the conceptualization of the stomach as a fleshy receptacle for food, an idea that has been inherent in its form since early usage. While the core meaning has consistently referred to the physical organ, the character has also served as a basis for forming words associated with gastric functions and dietary concepts, demonstrating a subtle extension in application without fundamental semantic change. Its graphical representation has remained largely unchanged, preserving the original compositional logic.
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我的胃不舒服。
他胃痛得厉害。
妈妈煮了暖胃的汤。
胃镜检查需要预约。
他的胃病经常复发。
健康饮食对胃很重要。
医生建议他保护胃黏膜。
过度饮酒会损伤胃功能。