Learn a Chinese Character - 胀 (zhàng) - Swell

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 月 (This radical often relates to the body. Here, it implies the swelling is related to the body.)

Stroke Count: 8

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhàng (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

To swell; to bloat (Describes the state of the body or an object expanding due to internal pressure.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 肿胀 (zhǒng zhàng) - Swelling
• 腹胀 (fù zhàng) - Abdominal distension
• 膨胀 (péng zhàng) - Expansion; Inflation

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“胀” is often used as a verb. It can be combined with nouns related to body parts or objects to describe the state of swelling. For example, "腹胀" (abdominal distension), "肿胀" (swelling). (“胀”常作动词，可与表示身体部位或物体的名词搭配，描述肿胀的状态，如“腹胀”“肿胀”。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of "swelling" is closely related to the balance of qi and blood in the body. Abnormal swelling may indicate a disorder in the body's functions. (在中医理论中，“胀”的概念与人体气血的平衡密切相关，异常的肿胀可能预示着身体机能出现紊乱。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember "胀" by associating the "月" radical with the body and the right - hand part as a sound - indicating component. Think about the body swelling when you eat too much or have some health issues. (可以将“月”字旁联想为与身体有关，右边部分为表音成分。想象一下吃多了或者身体有问题时身体肿胀的样子来记忆“胀”字。)