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肩
jiān
Description
肩是我们身体的一部分，在脖子和手臂的中间。
The 肩 is a part of our body, located between the neck and the arm.
背很重的东西的时候，肩会很酸。
When carrying heavy things on the back, the 肩 can become very sore.
Meanings
肩jiān
shoulder (part of the body)
他的肩很宽。
He has broad shoulders.
肩jiān
to take on; to shoulder (a responsibility)
他一个人肩起了全家的生活。
He alone shoulders the entire family's livelihood.
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Notes
- Etymology
肩 pictures a shoulder joint attached to the body (月 flesh radical).
- Nuance
肩膀 is the common everyday spoken word; 肩 alone is more formal or compound-forming.
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