- 香肠 xiāngcháng sausagesausage made of minced meat and seasonings stuffed into a casing; commonly air-dried or smoked
- 肠道 chángdào intestinesthe intestinal tract; the gut
- 大肠 dàcháng large intestinethe lower part of the digestive tract, extending from the small intestine to the anus
- 肠胃 chángwèi intestines and stomachthe intestines and stomach; often used to refer to digestive health or the digestive system in general
- 肠子 chángzi intestinesthe part of the digestive tract that resembles a tube, including the small and large intestines
- 直肠 zhícháng rectumthe final section of the large intestine, ending at the anus
- 十二指肠 shí'èrzhǐcháng duodenumThe first part of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum; its name refers to its length, which is roughly equal to the width of twelve fingers.
- 小肠 xiǎocháng small intestinepart of the digestive system that connects the stomach to the large intestine; it includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, and is primarily responsible for digesting food and absorbing nutrients
- 结肠 jiécháng colonthe middle part of the large intestine between the [[盲肠|盲腸|mang2 chang2]] and the [[直肠|直腸|zhi2 chang2]]; it functions to absorb water and form waste
- 腊肠 làcháng sausageChinese sausage made from ground pork and spices, typically cured by smoking or air-drying
- 大肠杆菌 dàchánggǎnjūn E. coliEscherichia coli; a type of bacteria commonly found in the lower intestines of humans and other warm-blooded animals
- 心肠 xīncháng heartone's character, disposition, or intentions; one's state of mind when dealing with others or situations
- 直肠癌 zhícháng'ái rectal cancercancer of the rectum; rectal carcinoma
- 灌肠 guànchang starch sausageA snack made of wheat flour or starch stuffed into pig intestines and fried, or a similar starch roll sliced and fried.
- 铁石心肠 tiěshíxīncháng heart of stoneunfeeling or cold; describing someone who is not easily moved by emotion
- 肠炎 chángyán enteritisinflammation of the intestines, typically caused by bacterial infection or dietary issues, characterized by symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea
- 空肠 kōngcháng jejunumThe middle section of the small intestine, located between the [[十二指肠|十二指腸|shi2 er4 zhi3 chang2]] and the [[回肠|回腸|hui2 chang2]].
- 肠管 chángguǎn intestineintestine; gut
- 肠梗阻 chánggěngzǔ intestinal obstructionan intestinal condition where the bowel is blocked, preventing food and waste from passing; symptoms typically include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and an inability to pass gas or stool
- 断肠 duàncháng heartbrokenoverwhelmed with extreme grief or sorrow; heartbroken
- 荡气回肠 dàngqìhuícháng soul-stirringdeeply moving and soul-stirring; used to describe a powerful work of art, music, or literature that leaves a lasting impression on the heart
- 回肠 huícháng ileumThe final section of the small intestine, located between the [[空肠|空腸|kong1 chang2]] and the [[盲肠|盲腸|mang2 chang2]]
- 盲肠 mángcháng appendixcecum or appendix; the pouch at the beginning of the large intestine in the lower right abdomen
- 肠癌 cháng'ái intestinal cancercancer of the intestines; colon cancer
- 结肠炎 jiéchángyán colitisinflammation of the colon; colitis
- 肥肠 féicháng pig's large intestinespig's large intestines used as food; pig-gut
- 肠胃炎 chángwèiyán gastroenteritisinflammation of the stomach and intestines; also known as [[胃肠炎|胃腸炎|wei4 chang2 yan2]]
- 十二指肠溃疡 shí'èrzhǐchángkuìyáng duodenal ulcerA type of peptic ulcer occurring in the duodenum, often caused by excessive stomach acid or emotional stress and resulting in upper abdominal pain; commonly occurs within three centimeters of the pylorus.
- 饥肠辘辘 jīchánglùlù stomach rumbling with hunger(idiom) to be extremely hungry; used to describe the sound of one's stomach growling from hunger
- 好心肠 hǎoxīncháng good-heartedkind and well-meaning; having a sympathetic nature
- 热心肠 rèxīncháng warmheartednessa warmhearted and sympathetic nature; a sincere desire to help others
- 胃肠炎 wèichángyán gastroenteritisInflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines; can be acute or chronic
- 乙状结肠 yǐzhuàngjiécháng sigmoid colonthe S-shaped part of the large intestine that connects the descending colon to the rectum
- 牵肠挂肚 qiānchángguàdù very worriedto be deeply concerned or anxious about someone; to feel a constant tug on one's heartstrings, especially when worrying about loved ones
- 粉肠 fěncháng starchy sausagea type of sausage primarily made from bean or potato starch mixed with small amounts of meat and seasonings
- 肝肠寸断 gānchángcùnduàn heartbroken(idiom) describes being overwhelmed by extreme grief or sorrow; literally means liver and guts have been cut into inch-long pieces
- 衷肠 zhōngcháng innermost feelingsone's heartfelt emotions or words; innermost feelings or thoughts
- 小肚鸡肠 xiǎodùjīcháng narrow-mindedLiterally "small belly, chicken's gut"; used to describe someone who is petty or narrow-minded, focusing on small matters rather than the big picture
- 羊肠小道 yángchángxiǎodào winding pathA narrow and winding road as twisty as a sheep's intestine, often used to describe mountain paths; (fig.) a complicated and tricky job or task
- 肠套叠 chángtàodié intussusceptiona medical condition where a part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part, often causing an intestinal blockage
- 脑满肠肥 nǎomǎnchángféi fat and brainless(idiom) describing a person who is overweight from living a life of privilege; used to criticize someone who eats their fill every day but has no ambition or knowledge
- 腓肠肌 féichángjī calf musclethe gastrocnemius muscle; the large muscle on the back of the lower leg used for flexing the foot
- 横结肠 héngjiécháng transverse colonthe middle section of the large intestine, extending across the abdomen
- 愁肠 chóucháng pent-up sadnessa state of mind filled with pent-up sadness or deep anxiety
- 肠衣 chángyī sausage casingThe casing used for filling sausages or ham, typically made from processed animal intestines like sheep or pig, or from artificial materials; can also be used for surgical sutures.
- 花花肠子 huāhuachángzi trickery(slang) cunning plots; deceitful tricks; bad ideas or intentions
- 柔肠 róucháng tender hearta soft and gentle heart; refers to deep and lingering feelings of love or tenderness
- 羊肠 yángcháng sheep intestinessheep or goat intestines
- 直肠子 zhíchángzi forthright person(colloquial) a frank, guileless, or straightforward person who speaks their mind without hidden motives
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