xiōng

common
noun
archaic

Meaning of

胸 means chest; upper torso between neck and abdomen; mind; heart; inner thoughts. Pronounced xiōng.

  • chest; upper torso between neck and abdomen
  • mind; heart; inner thoughts

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

de
xiōng
shòu
le
qīng
shāng
 

He suffered a minor injury to his chest.

shēng
jiǎn
chá
le
bìng
rén
de
xiōng
qiāng
 

The doctor examined the patient's thoracic cavity.

Yùn
dòng
shí
yào
bǎo
hǎo
xiōng
 

You should protect your chest during exercise.

Xiōng
kuò
shì
yóu
lèi
chéng
de
 
 

The thoracic cage is made up of ribs and sternum.

Zhè
shū
zǎi
le
xiōng
bìng
zhèng
de
liáo
 

This ancient medical book records treatments for chest ailments.