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小肠
xiǎocháng
Description
小肠是我们身体里的一个器官，在肚子里面。
The 小肠 is an organ inside our body, located in the belly.
吃东西以后，小肠会帮我们吸收食物里的营养。
After eating, the 小肠 helps us absorb nutrients from food.
Meanings
小肠xiǎocháng
small intestine (organ in the body)
食物在小肠里被身体吸收。
Food is absorbed by the body in the small intestine.
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Notes
- Etymology
小 (small) + 肠 (intestine), literally "small intestine."
- Nuance
大肠 means "large intestine"; both are common in health and biology contexts.
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