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wèi

Description

胃是身体里的一个器官,我们吃的东西先到胃里。

The 胃 is an organ in the body where the food we eat first goes.

吃太多的时候,胃会不舒服。

When you eat too much, the 胃 can feel uncomfortable.

Meanings

wèi

stomach (the organ that digests food)

我今天胃有点痛。

My stomach hurts a bit today.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    胃 combines 田 (field, showing food) over 月 (⺼, flesh/body organ).

  • Nuance

    胃 is the internal organ; 肚子 refers to the belly area in daily speech.

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