导管

導管

dǎoguǎn

noun #12,378

Measure Word

一根导管 gēn

Meanings

1 duct
2 pipe
3 conduit
4 catheter

Characters

to guide; to lead

Examples

医生给病人插了一根导管。

Yīshēng gěi bìngrén chā le yī gēn dǎoguǎn.

The doctor inserted a catheter for the patient.

这根导管用来输送液体。

Zhè gēn dǎoguǎn yòng lái shūsòng yètǐ.

This pipe is used to transport liquid.

Tips

usage

In medicine, 导管 means 'catheter.' In botany, it refers to the vessels in plant stems that transport water. In engineering, it means a duct or conduit.

Stroke Order

导 dǎo

管 guǎn