膛 (táng) - chest & thorax

膛Tone 2

táng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

膛 · táng

chest;

thorax;

hollow space;

chamber (as in gun barrel);

bore

chestthoraxhollow space

Usage highlights

chest cavitygun barrelbore diameterstove chamberload a gunchest voice

Synonyms

  • 胸— chest; bosom
  • 腔— cavity; chamber

Antonyms

  • 背— back (opposite of chest)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was shot in the chest (胸膛).
  • Clean the gun barrel (枪膛) after use.
  • The stove chamber (炉膛) needs more fuel.
  • The bullet is in the chamber (上膛).

Collocations

  • chest cavity(胸腔)
  • gun barrel(枪膛)
  • bore diameter(膛径)
  • stove chamber(炉膛)
  • load a gun(上膛)
  • chest voice(膛音)

Idioms

  • Open one's chest and bare one's heart(开膛破肚)
  • Load the gun and take aim(上膛瞄准)
  • Clear the chamber(退膛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the 'chest cavity' is considered the residence of the heart and lungs, vital for qi and blood circulation.
  • In martial arts and qigong, 'dantian' (丹田) is a key energy center in the lower abdomen, distinct from the chest cavity.
  • The character combines the 'flesh' radical (月) with 'hall' (堂), suggesting a 'hall of flesh' or body cavity.

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