肠

• Pinyin: cháng
• Hanzi breakdown: 肠 = 月 (flesh radical) + 昜 (phonetic component)

Meaning

Intestine; gut.

Refers to the digestive organ. Common in compound words like 大肠 (large intestine), 小肠 (small intestine), 香肠 (sausage). Also used in the idiom 断肠 (heartbroken).

Examples

1. 医生说他的肠子有点问题，需要进一步检查。 The doctor said there's something wrong with his intestines and further examination is needed.
2. 我早餐喜欢吃香肠配鸡蛋。 I like to have sausage with eggs for breakfast.
3. 肠胃不好的人要注意饮食清淡。 People with weak stomachs should eat light food.

Usage Guide

Context: medical, food, health

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 肠胃不舒服。(My stomach/intestines don't feel well.)
• 我爱吃香肠。(I love eating sausages.)

Don't Say

• 在吃饭时详细讨论肠的问题——可能影响食欲 (Don't discuss intestinal issues in detail while eating — it may affect appetite)

Origin & History

Pictophonetic character with 月 (flesh radical) + 昜 (phonetic), referring to the internal organ.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal