肝脏 (gān zàng) is the standard Mandarin term for 'liver'—the large, vital organ in the upper right abdomen responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and producing bile to aid digestion. The character 肝 (gān) specifically denotes the liver as a body part, while 脏 (zàng) means 'internal organ' and is used in compound words for major organs like 心脏 (xīn zàng, heart) and 肾脏 (shèn zàng, kidney). Together, 肝脏 emphasizes both anatomical identity and functional classification within traditional and modern Chinese medical contexts.

This word appears frequently in health discussions, medical reports, dietary advice, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where liver health is closely linked to emotional balance and energy flow. Unlike colloquial or dialectal terms, 肝脏 is formal, precise, and universally understood across mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore—making it essential vocabulary for learners engaging with healthcare, biology, or wellness topics.