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“artery” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindòng mài

Example

心脏通过动脉把血送出。xīn zàng tōng guò dòng mài bǎ xuè sòng chū

The heart sends blood out through the arteries.

Illustration for 动脉 (artery)

How to say “artery” in Chinese

“Artery” in Chinese is 动脉 (dòng mài).

A thick-walled, pulsing blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body's tissues.

Full entry for 动脉: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 动脉

测量动脉血压可以反映心血管状况。cè liáng dòng mài xuè yā ké yǐ fǎn yìng xīn xuè guǎn zhuàng kuàng

Measuring arterial blood pressure can reflect cardiovascular health.

Tips for using 动脉

  • In health conversations, context about circulation, blood pressure, or bleeding usually signals the literal bodily sense, while transport and supply topics support an extended sense.

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