dòu

脰

Character · Noun

neck (literary)

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Meanings

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1.

noun

neck; nape; cervix

literary

A literary or classical Chinese term for the neck, rarely used in modern colloquial speech except in specific compounds.

Gǔ古
dài代
zhōng忠
chén臣
yǒu有
wěn刎
dòu脰
yǐ以
míng明
zhì志
zhě者
 。

In ancient times, there were loyal ministers who cut their own necks to demonstrate their resolve.

Cǐ此
shòu兽
dòu脰
cháng长
ér而
shàn善
míng鸣
 。

This beast has a long neck and is skilled at calling.

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Dòu脰
duàn断
zé则
qì气
jué绝
 。

If the neck is severed, the breath ceases.