() - Ribs & the side of the body or thorax.

Tone 2

bó | 9 strokes | radical:

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Ribs;

the side of the body or thorax.

Ribsthe side of the body or thorax.

Usage highlights

Rib boneSide of the bodyFlank painThoracic region

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ribs protect the internal organs (肋骨保护内脏).
  • He felt a pain in his side (他感到胉部疼痛).
  • The ancient text mentioned the character 胉 (古籍中提到了胉字).

Collocations

  • Rib bone(胉骨)
  • Side of the body(胉部)
  • Flank pain(胉痛)
  • Thoracic region(胸胉区域)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 胉 is an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and medical contexts referring to the ribs or the side of the body.

FAQ