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肝脏gānzàngliverHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #5480, Very Hard
gānzàng(gan1zang4) T1
  1. 1liver
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March 24, 2026

肝脏(肝臟)gānzàng(gan1zang4)

肝脏 (gānzàng) refers to the liver, a vital organ in the human body responsible for various functions including detoxification, metabolism, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion. This term is commonly used in medical contexts and discussions about health, particularly regarding liver function and diseases.

Strokes17Frequency#5480DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver is considered essential for the smooth flow of Qi (energy) and emotions, linking it closely to mental well-being. Understanding肝脏 can give learners insights into holistic health practices in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'gan' (liver) that 'zang' (藏, meaning to hide) toxins away from your body. Visualize a large liver 'hiding' away all the harmful substances you consume, emphasizing its crucial role in keeping you healthy.

Meanings of 肝脏

gānzàng(gan1zang4)
1liver
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肝脏Simplified
肝臟Traditional
17Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 肝脏

Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in medical and health-related contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as the first tone (gān) and the fourth tone (zàng) are crucial for correct understanding. Common collocations include '肝脏功能' (liver function) and '肝脏疾病' (liver diseases).

HSK Study Tips

肝脏 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to health-related terms that learners might encounter, especially in discussions about the human body. Students should focus on understanding related vocabulary such as '器官' (organ) and '健康' (health).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the tones; for instance, saying 'gan4 zang4' instead of 'gan1 zang4'. Additionally, some may mistakenly use 肝 (gān) alone to refer to the liver without the context, which is less common.

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Component Characters

肝gānliver
HSK 67 strokes⺼
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脏zāngviscera
HSK 310 strokes⺼
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How to say liver in Chinese

“liver” in Chinese is肝脏gānzàng

肝脏 (gānzàng) refers to the liver, a vital organ in the human body responsible for various functions including detoxification, metabolism, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion. This term is commonly used in medical contexts and discussions about health, particularly regarding liver function and diseases.

When to use 肝脏

This term is primarily used in medical and health-related contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as the first tone (gān) and the fourth tone (zàng) are crucial for correct understanding. Common collocations include '肝脏功能' (liver function) and '肝脏疾病' (liver diseases).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse the tones; for instance, saying 'gan4 zang4' instead of 'gan1 zang4'. Additionally, some may mistakenly use 肝 (gān) alone to refer to the liver without the context, which is less common.

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Cultural Notes for 肝脏

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In Western medicine, the liver is primarily viewed in terms of its biochemical functions, while in Chinese culture, it is also associated with emotional balance and energy flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about 肝脏

The pinyin for 肝脏 is gānzàng.

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