七窍 qī qiào — the seven orifices (eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth)

七窍
qī qiào

Characters: 七 · 窍

Definitions

  1. the seven orifices (eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth)

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. the seven apertures of the human head: 2 eyes, 2 ears, 2 nostrils, 1 mouth

zdic(汉典)

  1. 指人体的双眼、双耳、双鼻孔及口七个孔道。
  2. 古代相传心脏有七个孔穴。

Examples

  • 他气得七窍生烟。

    He was so angry smoke seemed to pour from every orifice.

  • 中医讲七窍与脏腑相通。

    Chinese medicine holds the seven orifices connect to the organs.

  • 毒气熏得他七窍冒烟。

    The fumes left him reeling, senses swimming.