zong6臟脏
Jyutpingzong6
Yalejohng
Definition
Viscera; internal organs located in the chest and abdominal cavities.
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How it's used
Primarily appears as a bound morpheme in medical or anatomical compound words like 心臟 or 內臟. It is rarely used as a standalone noun in daily speech, where people prefer specific organ names or the general term 器官. When referring to the heart specifically, the term 心臟 is the standard medical and formal way to describe the organ itself.
Examples
His heart seems to be feeling a bit uncomfortable.
The doctor said we need to check the internal organs thoroughly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 髒, which means dirty. While they look similar, the former relates to anatomy while the latter is an adjective for something soiled.
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Grammar guides
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