肚脐

肚臍
dùqí
noun #14,813

Meanings

  1. 1 navel
  2. 2 belly button

Examples

Bǎobao de dùqí yào zhùyì qīngjié.
The baby's belly button needs to be kept clean.
Zhōngyī rènwéi dùqí shì yī gè zhòngyào de xuéwèi.
Traditional Chinese medicine considers the navel an important acupuncture point.

Tips

culture
In Chinese folk medicine, the navel (肚脐, also called shénquèxué) is considered a vital energy point. Many Chinese people believe you shouldn't expose your belly button to cold wind or pick at it.

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