胸

xiōng
HSK 5
#1,354 most
frequent character
chest, bosom, heart, mind, thorax
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

胸 has 月 meat/body parts as the meaning part and 匈 xiōng, which means chest and also matches the sound. It first meant the chest, then grew to breasts/bosom and to heart or mind.

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Example Sentences

他的胸很宽。
tāde xiōng hěn kuān 。
His chest is broad.
她心里有很多事，胸中有难言之隐。
tā xīnlǐ yǒu hěnduō shì ， xiōngzhōng yǒunán yán zhī yǐn 。
She has a lot on her mind, there are unspeakable difficulties in her heart.
运动可以增强心肺和胸部的力量。
yùndòng kěyǐ zēngqiáng xīnfèi hé xiōngbù de lìliàng 。
Exercise can enhance the strength of the heart, lungs, and chest.

Words with similar meanings

胸膛xiōngtáng
thorax
胸膛 is more specific, often referring strictly to the part of the body where the ribs are.
胸部xiōngbù
chest region
胸部 is a more anatomical term that refers to the chest area specifically.

Words Starting With 胸

胸怀xiōng huái
one's bosom (the seat of emotions); breast; broad-minded and open; to think about; to cherish
胸膛xiōng táng
chest

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