脉
blood vessel; pulse; vein
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
blood vessel; vascular tube
Refers to the tubular structures that carry blood in the human and animal body.
Arteries carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body.
Veins return blood to the heart.
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This blood vessel is called a capillary.
The elasticity of blood vessel walls is important for blood circulation.
Smoking damages the endothelial cells of blood vessels.
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pulse
Used in traditional Chinese medicine and daily life to check the beating of blood vessels, usually felt at the wrist.
The doctor is taking the patient's pulse.
When I'm nervous, my pulse quickens.
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Traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses illness by examining the pulse.
The old man's pulse is very weak.
He took the pulse and prescribed a herbal recipe.
noun
vein (of plants/ insects)
formalRefers to the fibrous vascular structures on plant leaves and insect wings that transport nutrients.
The leaf veins of maple leaves are arranged in a palm shape.
Butterfly wings are covered with fine veins.
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Leaf veins transport water and nutrients to the leaves.
The veins on this leaf are clearly visible.
The wing veins of dragonflies are strong and lightweight.
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vein; system of connected channels
formalUsed metaphorically to refer to linear, connected systems of natural or man-made objects.
The vein of this mountain range is clearly visible.
Geologists found this ore vein.
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The narrative vein of this book is very clear.
The railway network in this area extends in all directions.
Underground water veins connect all the water sources in this area.