diaphragm; emotional barrier
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
diaphragm (anatomical muscle; archaic term)
archaicArchaic medical terminology; the modern standard term is 膈 (gé). Historically referred to the muscular septum separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
Ancient medical texts often used 'gemo' to refer to the diaphragm muscle.
The diaphragm is an important component of the respiratory system.
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In older terminology, the membranous structure between the thoracic and abdominal cavities was called gemo.
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emotional barrier; estrangement; lack of mutual understanding
Commonly used to describe interpersonal estrangement or communication barriers between individuals or groups. Often used with verbs like 产生 (arise), 消除 (eliminate), or 有 (have).
The two hadn't seen each other for years, and some estrangement had developed between them.
Eliminating barriers requires sincere communication.
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Due to cultural differences, there exists a deep divide between the two sides.
At first meetings, some awkwardness is inevitable.