English–Chinese
“kidney” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshèn
Example
医生说他的肾有点问题，需要做检查。yī shēng shuō tā de shèn yóu diǎn wèn tí xū yào zuò jiǎn chá
The doctor says there is a slight problem with his kidney and that he needs a checkup.
How to say “kidney” in Chinese
“Kidney” in Chinese is 肾 (shèn).
An internal regulator that cleans the blood, produces urine, and keeps water, salt, and acid levels steady.
Example sentences with 肾
因为长期高血压，他的肾逐渐受损。yīn wèi cháng qī gāo xuè yā tā de shèn zhú jiàn shòu sǔn
Because of long-term high blood pressure, his kidney is gradually being damaged.
Tips for using 肾
- Recognizing this word in compounds for function, failure, stones, and tests helps learners understand hospital talk even when the full terms are new.