器官 (qì guān) — organ (of the body)
Definition
器官 refers specifically to a biological organ (heart, lungs, liver, etc.) — a part of a living body. Unlike 仪器 or 器械, it is not used for man-made instruments or equipment.
noun
organ (of the body)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 器官。Yī shēng chéng gōng dì wèi bìng rén yí zhí le xīn de qì guān.The doctor successfully transplanted a new organ for the patient.
- 器官。Cháng qī xī yān huì duì fèi bù qì guān zào chéng yán zhòng sǔn hài.Long-term smoking can cause serious damage to the lungs.
- 器官。qì guān Juān xiàn kě yǐ wǎn jiù xǔ duō rén de shēng mìng.Organ donation can save many lives.
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