胃
stomach; one of the 28 lunar mansions
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
stomach; the organ that digests food
neutralRefers specifically to the human or animal stomach. Often appears in medical and anatomical contexts.
His stomach is uncomfortable, and he needs to go to the hospital for a checkup.
The stomach's main function is to digest food.
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Eating too fast is bad for your stomach.
He just had gastric endoscopy surgery.
Traditional Chinese Medicine places great importance on regulating stomach qi.
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Wei (name of a lunar mansion)
archaicAn archaic term from traditional Chinese astronomy, one of the 28 constellations used to map the sky.
In ancient astronomy, the Wei mansion is located in the position of the White Tiger.
The Wei mansion is one of the seven western mansions.
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You can find the mark of the Wei mansion on the star chart.
The Wei mansion held an important position in the ancient calendar.
Scholars who study astrology have a thorough understanding of the 28 mansions, such as the Wei mansion.