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胸
xiōng
Description
“胸”是身体的一部分，在脖子下面、肚子上面。
"胸" is a part of the body located below the neck and above the stomach.
它也可以表示人心里的想法或感情，比如“胸怀”。
It can also refer to a person's thoughts or feelings, as in "胸怀".
Meanings
胸xiōng
chest; breast (part of the body)
他的胸很疼。
He has chest pain.
胸xiōng
the mind or heart; one's feelings inside
他胸中有很多想法。
He has many thoughts in his mind.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally referred to the chest, later extended to mean the mind or inner feelings.
- Nuance
胸 alone is formal; daily speech often uses 胸口 for the chest area.
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