肾 Stroke Order — How to Write 肾
肾 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺼, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
肾 Radical and Character Components
flesh.
Radical: ⺼ + 4 more strokes
肾 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shèn
Meanings of 肾 in Chinese
1
shèn肾
Kidney; a pair of organs in the body that filter blood and produce urine.
定期检查肾脏健康对每个人都很重要。
Regular check-ups of kidney health are important for everyone.
Common Words and Phrases with 肾
1
Kidney disease, also known as nephropathy, refers to any disorder or disease affecting the kidneys.
定期体检有助于早期发现和治疗各种肾病，预防病情恶化。
Regular physical examinations help in the early detection and treatment of various kidney diseases, preventing the condition from worsening.
2
Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys.
他因为剧烈的腹痛去医院检查，结果发现是肾结石。
He went to the hospital for severe abdominal pain, and it turned out to be kidney stones.
3
kidney deficiency
他最近总是感觉精神疲惫，腰酸背痛，医生说可能是肾亏引起的
He has been feeling mentally exhausted and and experiencing backaches recently; the doctor said it might be due to kidney deficiency.
4
The scrotum, also known as yin'nang in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
如果肾囊部位出现持续性不适，应及时就医。
If there is persistent discomfort in the scrotal area, medical attention should be sought promptly.
5
The ear, considered the sensory orifice of the kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
中医认为，耳朵是肾脏的外部表现，故有“耳为肾窍”之说，通过观察耳朵可以了解肾脏的健康状况。
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the ears are considered an external manifestation of the kidneys, hence the saying 'the ears are the kidney's aperture,' and one can understand the health condition of the kidneys by observing the ears.
6
A severe condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste products from the blood, leading to a buildup of toxins in the body.
他被诊断出患有严重的肾衰竭，需要进行透析治疗。
He was diagnosed with severe renal failure and required dialysis treatment.
7
Nephroptosis, also known as a floating or wandering kidney, is a condition where a kidney drops from its normal position when the patient stands up.
她最近感到腰部不适，经过检查，医生诊断她患有肾下垂。
She recently experienced discomfort in her lower back, and after examination, the doctor diagnosed her with nephroptosis.
8
A small epithelial tubule in the kidney, connected to Bowman's capsule, responsible for reabsorption and secretion.
肾小管在尿液形成过程中发挥着至关重要的作用，进行物质的重吸收和分泌。
The renal tubules play a crucial role in the process of urine formation, performing reabsorption and secretion of substances.
9
Kidney deficiency (Shèn Xū) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) referring to a state of insufficient kidney essence or qi, characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, memory loss, and lower back pain.
他最近经常感到疲惫和腰酸，医生说可能是肾虚引起的。
He has been feeling tired and has lower back pain recently, and the doctor said it might be caused by kidney deficiency.
10
Nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys, which can be acute or chronic, often caused by infection, immune reactions, or vascular diseases.
医生诊断她患有慢性肾炎，需要长期治疗。
The doctor diagnosed her with chronic nephritis, requiring long-term treatment.
11
kidney
健康的饮食和充足的水分对保持肾脏功能至关重要。
A healthy diet and sufficient water are crucial for maintaining kidney function.
More words with 肾
- shèn肾gōng功néng能Kidney function, Renal function
- zī滋yīn阴bǔ补shèn肾Nourish yin and tonify kidney, Replenish kidney yin
- shèn肾zàng脏jí疾bìng病kidney disease, renal disease
- shèn肾zàng脏zǔ组zhī织kidney tissue, renal tissue
- ěr耳wéi为shèn肾qiào窍Ears are the orifices of the kidneys., The ear is the kidney's opening.
- zhuàng壮yáng阳bǔ补shèn肾Aphrodisiac and kidney-tonifying, To invigorate Yang and strengthen the kidney
Idioms with 肾
- diāo雕gān肝lòu镂shèn肾meticulously refine literary work
- diāo雕gān肝qiā掐shèn肾meticulously craft writing
- diāo雕gān肝zhuó琢shèn肾painstakingly refine writing
- diāo雕xīn心kè刻shèn肾painstaking literary refinement
- kū刳xīn心diāo雕shèn肾profoundly and indelibly impressed
- sōu搜suǒ索shèn肾wèi胃rack brains for literary composition
- juān镌pí脾zhuó琢shèn肾meticulously conceive and refine literary works
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Open the tool →Questions about 肾
What does 肾 mean in Chinese?
肾 (shèn) means “Kidney” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 肾?
肾 is pronounced shèn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 肾 have?
肾 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 肾?
肾 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical ⺼. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 肾?
The radical of 肾 is ⺼, and 肾 is a phono-semantic compound.
