白内障

白內障
báinèizhàng
noun #29,254

Meanings

  1. 1 cataract (eye condition)
  2. 2 clouding of the lens of the eye

Examples

HSK 5
Yīshēng jiànyì tā zuò shǒushù zhìliáo báinèizhàng.
The doctor recommended surgery to treat his cataract.
HSK 6
Lǎoniánrén róngyì huàn báinèizhàng, yǐngxiǎng shìlì.
Elderly people are prone to cataracts, which affect vision.

Tips

memory
白 (white) + 内 (inner) + 障 (obstruction) - literally 'white inner obstruction.' The name describes how a cataract makes the normally clear lens appear white and cloudy, obstructing vision from within.

Stroke Order

白 bái
内 nèi
障 zhàng