匈 (xiōng) - Xiongnu — refers to the ancient nomadic confederation & chest, thorax

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xiōng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 勹

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匈 · xiōng

Xiongnu — refers to the ancient nomadic confederation;

chest, thorax;

used in the word for Hungary.

Xiongnu — refers to the ancient nomadic confederationchest, thoraxused in the word for Hungary.

Usage highlights

Xiongnu peoplechestthoracic cavityHungarychest painambition, aspiration

Synonyms

  • 胸— chest, thorax (more common variant)
  • 匈奴— Xiongnu (nomadic people)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Xiongnu were a nomadic people (匈奴).
  • He complained of chest pain (胸口痛).
  • Hungary is called Xiongyali in Chinese (匈牙利).

Collocations

  • Xiongnu people(匈奴)
  • chest(胸口)
  • thoracic cavity(胸腔)
  • Hungary(匈牙利)
  • chest pain(胸痛)
  • ambition, aspiration(胸襟)

Idioms

  • To have the whole situation in mind(胸有成竹)
  • To be filled with righteous indignation(义愤填胸)
  • Broad-minded(胸怀坦荡)
  • To measure others by one's own standard(以小人之心度君子之腹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with the Xiongnu, a powerful nomadic confederation that frequently conflicted with Han China.
  • The character's 'chest' meaning relates to the seat of emotions and thoughts in traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy.
  • Used in the modern Chinese name for Hungary (匈牙利), reflecting historical connections.

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