猪肝

豬肝

zhūgān

noun #40,924

Measure Word

一块猪肝 kuài

Meanings

1 pork liver
2 pig liver

Characters

Examples

猪肝富含铁质，对贫血有帮助。

Zhūgān fùhán tiězhì, duì pínxuè yǒu bāngzhù.

Pork liver is rich in iron and helps with anemia.

我不太喜欢猪肝的味道。

Wǒ bú tài xǐhuan zhūgān de wèidào.

I don't really like the taste of pork liver.

Tips

culture

猪肝 is a common Chinese ingredient, widely believed to "nourish blood" (补血) thanks to its high iron content. Classic dishes include 猪肝汤 (pork liver soup) and 猪肝粥 (pork liver congee), often recommended for postpartum mothers and anemic patients.

Stroke Order

猪 zhū

肝 gān