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March 24, 2026
肿瘤(腫瘤)zhǒngliú(zhong3liu2)
肿瘤 (zhǒngliú) refers to an abnormal mass of tissue that arises from uncontrolled cell growth. It can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and is commonly discussed in medical contexts, particularly in oncology. Understanding this term is crucial for discussions about health and medical conditions.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about health and illness often emphasize holistic approaches, and the concept of tumors is linked with the importance of regular health checks and early detection. Traditional Chinese medicine may also offer alternative views on growths like肿瘤.
Memory Tip
Imagine a balloon (肿) that is inflating (瘤) uncontrollably, representing the uncontrolled growth of cells. The character 肿 looks like a person holding their stomach, indicating discomfort from a tumor, while 瘤 resembles the visual of a mass forming.
Meanings of 肿瘤
zhǒngliú(zhong3liu2)
1tumor
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About 肿瘤
肿瘤Simplified
腫瘤Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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良性肿瘤 (liángxìng zhǒngliú) vs 恶性肿瘤 (èxìng zhǒngliú) — use 良性肿瘤 for non-cancerous tumors and 恶性肿瘤 for cancerous tumors.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a balloon (肿) that is inflating (瘤) uncontrollably, representing the uncontrolled growth of cells. The character 肿 looks like a person holding their stomach, indicating discomfort from a tumor, while 瘤 resembles the visual of a mass forming.
Usage Notes
肿瘤 is typically used in formal medical contexts, and it is important to distinguish between benign and malignant tumors. A common mistake is to confuse肿瘤 with the more general term for 'swelling' (肿胀 zhǒngzhàng), which describes any swelling, not specifically tumors. Remember to use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 肿瘤 connects with other medical vocabulary and terms related to health. Students should focus on building vocabulary around health issues, illnesses, and treatments to enhance their understanding in discussions about medical topics.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about health and illness often emphasize holistic approaches, and the concept of tumors is linked with the importance of regular health checks and early detection. Traditional Chinese medicine may also offer alternative views on growths like肿瘤.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 肿瘤 with related terms like 肿胀 (swelling) or 恶性肿瘤 (malignant tumor) when discussing health. For example, saying '我有肿胀' (I have swelling) instead of using '肿瘤' can lead to confusion about the condition being described.
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Grammar Patterns of 肿瘤
肿瘤 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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目的分析外阴原发性恶性____的临床和病理特征.
Objective To analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of malignancies of vulva.
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目的分析外阴原发性恶性肿瘤的临床和病理特征.
mù de fēn xī wài yīn yuán fā xìng è xìng zhǒng liú de lín chuáng hé bìng lǐ tè zhēng.
Objective To analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of malignancies of vulva.
Plasmacytomas are common skin tumors in dogs that derive from B lymphocytes.
Cultural Notes for 肿瘤
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, discussions about health and illness often emphasize holistic approaches, and the concept of tumors is linked with the importance of regular health checks and early detection. Traditional Chinese medicine may also offer alternative views on growths like肿瘤.
Frequently Asked Questions about 肿瘤
肿瘤 refers to any tumor, while 癌症 specifically means cancer.
It's more appropriate in medical contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Not necessarily;肿瘤 can be benign or malignant, so the seriousness depends on the type.
