驼
camel; hunchback; carry on back
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
camel
Refers to the domesticated mammal with a humped back, used for transport in arid regions.
Camels are important transportation tools in deserts.
This camel wool scarf is very warm.
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Camels store large amounts of fat in their humps.
Camel images often appear in Dunhuang murals.
Herdsmen ride camels across the Gobi Desert.
verb
to hunch; to bend over backward
Describes the back curving forward, often used to refer to the aged or people with poor posture.
The old man's back is completely hunched over.
Long hours working at a desk have made his back slightly hunched.
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She always walks with a hunched back and looks listless.
Poor sitting posture as a child can lead to a hunched back when you grow up.
This hunched old lady comes to the park for a walk every day.