noun / verb HSK 5
Traditional 浮腫
edema · swelling · to swell · puffiness
Meaning
浮肿 refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues, causing visible swelling or puffiness. It commonly describes medical conditions like edema, but can also be used metaphorically to describe bloated or inefficient organizations or systems.
Usage
Most commonly used in medical contexts to describe swollen body parts, especially legs, feet, ankles, or face. Can be used as both a noun (the swelling itself) and a verb (to be swollen). Also appears in figurative usage to criticize bureaucratic bloat or organizational inefficiency.
Examples
- 01她早上起来眼睛有点浮肿，可能是昨晚哭过。, .Her eyes were a bit puffy when she woke up this morning, probably because she cried last night.
- 02孕妇在怀孕后期常常会出现脚踝浮肿的情况。.Pregnant women often experience ankle swelling in the later stages of pregnancy.
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Common collocations
- 眼睛浮肿puffy eyes
- 脚浮肿swollen feet
- 机构浮肿bloated organization
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 浮 (floating, superficial) with 肿 (swollen) to describe swelling that appears on the surface of the body, as if fluid is floating beneath the skin.