淋巴结 (línbājié): lymph node

Measure Word

一个淋巴结 gè

Meanings

1 lymph node
2 lymph gland

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

医生检查了他颈部的淋巴结。

Yīshēng jiǎnchá le tā jǐngbù de línbājié.

The doctor examined the lymph nodes in his neck.

HSK 7-9

淋巴结肿大可能是感染的迹象。

Línbājié zhǒngdà kěnéng shì gǎnrǎn de jīxiàng.

Swollen lymph nodes may be a sign of infection.

Tips

usage

淋巴 is a phonetic transliteration of 'lympha' (Latin). 结 means 'node' or 'knot', describing the nodular shape of lymph glands.

Stroke Order

淋 lín

巴 bā

结 jié

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to fawn on / to curry favor with / to toady to / to butter up

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to drench / to pour / to drizzle (on)

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structure; composition / architecture; framework

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chin / jaw