腰 (yāo) - Waist — the part of the body between & the middle section of something

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yāo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

腰 · yāo

Waist — the part of the body between the ribs and hips;

the middle section of something;

the waist of a garment.

Waist — the part of the body betweenthe middle section of somethingthe waist of a garment.

Usage highlights

WaistWaistlineWaistbandLower backWaist painWaist depth

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has back pain around her waist (腰部).
  • He put his hands on his waist (叉腰).
  • This dress has a fitted waist (腰身).
  • The waist of the river is narrow (河腰).

Collocations

  • Waist(腰部)
  • Waistline(腰围)
  • Waistband(腰带)
  • Lower back(腰背)
  • Waist pain(腰痛)
  • Waist depth(齐腰深)

Idioms

  • Bend over backwards(弯腰驼背)
  • As soft as willow in the wind(腰如弱柳)
  • Tiger's back and bear's waist(虎背熊腰)
  • Bow and scrape(点头哈腰)
  • Be deeply involved(腰缠万贯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the waist is considered the 'house of the kidneys' and crucial for vitality.
  • In Chinese aesthetics, a slender waist was historically admired as a beauty standard for women.
  • The waist symbolizes the central supporting part of the body, often used metaphorically for core strength.
  • In martial arts and qigong, proper waist movement is essential for generating power and maintaining balance.

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