blood

JLPT N3 6 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Core Meaning

The character primarily means "blood," referring to the red fluid circulating in the body. It is used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Common Uses

  1. Literal blood: describing bleeding, injuries, or medical conditions (e.g., , 血压).
  2. Blood relations: indicating family ties or ancestry (e.g., , ).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 血压 (xuèyā): blood pressure, often used in medical contexts.
  • (liúxuè): to bleed, commonly used when describing injuries.
  • 关系 (xuèyuán guānxì): blood relationship, emphasizing family connections.

Usage Notes

When using , it often appears in compound words related to health or family. It is a neutral term but can carry emotional weight when discussing family or heritage. Avoid confusing with similar-sounding words that do not relate to blood. In conversation, is straightforward and commonly understood.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse with (street) or (lining), which have different meanings and pronunciations.

Example Sentences

His finger was cut by a knife and bled a lot.

The doctor said his blood pressure is a bit high and he needs to watch his

He is a blood relative of our family; we have a deep blood relationship.