qiǎn

technical
archaic

Meaning of

肷 means the flank; the part of the body between the ribs and the hip bone (esp. of animals). Pronounced qiǎn.

  • the flank; the part of the body between the ribs and the hip bone (esp. of animals)

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Zhè
jiàn
qiǎn
páo
shì
yòng
li
xià
de
máo
zhì
chéng
de
 

This fox-flank fur robe is made from the fur under the fox's armpits and flanks.

Qiǎn
shì
dòng
liǎng
de
zhòng
yào
wèi
 

The flank is an important part on both sides of an animal's body.

Zhè
kuài
qiǎn
zhì
róu
ruǎn
 
shì
zhì
zuò
gāo
 

This piece of flank leather is soft in texture, suitable for making high-quality leather garments.

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/ kuài
Primary
/ zhāng