肛門 / 肛门
gāngmén
The English phrase 'anus' is translated into Chinese as 肛門 / 肛门 (gāngmén). If unsure, use 肛門 / 肛门. Wiktionary also lists 糞門 / 粪门 (fènmén).
Meaning: lower opening of the digestive tract (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 肛門 / 肛门 | gāngmén |
| 糞門 / 粪门 | fènmén |
The term refers to the lower opening of the digestive tract.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 肛門 / 肛门 (gāngmén) is composed of 肛 (gāng), meaning anus and 門 (mén), meaning door or gate.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
肛門 / 肛门 is the formal and neutral term, making it the appropriate choice for medical or official contexts. In contrast, 屁眼, 肛眼 and 菊花 are informal terms used in casual settings or among friends. Note that 菊花 has a slightly derogatory and playful tone.
How do you pronounce it?
gāngmén
Did you know?
- The informal term 菊花 literally translates to 'chrysanthemum'. This euphemism compares the physical appearance of the area to the petals of the flower.
- In some slang contexts, 'plucking a chrysanthemum' (采菊花) can be used as a coded way to describe certain sexual acts.
- In casual internet slang, the term 菊花 is often used to bypass automated censorship filters that might block more explicit anatomical words.
Examples in context
- 医生在体检时询问患者是否感觉肛门有任何不适。During the medical examination, the doctor asked the patient if they were experiencing any discomfort around the anus.
- 吃了太多辣食后，他抱怨自己的屁眼很敏感。After eating too much spicy food, he complained about his sensitive "屁眼."
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anus” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
