脖 (bó) - Neck — the part of the body connecting & also refers to the neck of objects like

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bó ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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脖 · bó

Neck — the part of the body connecting the head to the torso;

also refers to the neck of objects like bottles.

Neck — the part of the body connectingalso refers to the neck of objects like

Usage highlights

NeckLong neckScarfNecklaceNeck painBend the neck

Synonyms

  • 颈— neck (more formal term)
  • 项— nape of the neck

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a long neck (长脖).
  • The giraffe's neck is very long (长颈鹿的脖子).
  • She wore a scarf around her neck (围脖).
  • The bottle neck is narrow (瓶颈).

Collocations

  • Neck(脖子)
  • Long neck(长脖)
  • Scarf(围脖)
  • Necklace(脖链)
  • Neck pain(脖痛)
  • Bend the neck(弯脖)

Idioms

  • To stick one's neck out(伸脖子)
  • To break one's neck(拼命努力)
  • Neck and neck(并驾齐驱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the neck is considered an important part of body language and expression.
  • The character appears in words related to posture and bearing.
  • In traditional medicine, the neck is seen as a crucial pathway for qi flow.

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