xiōngtáng

胸膛

HSK 7-9Word · Noun

chest; thorax; breast

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Meanings

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1.

noun

chest; thorax; breast

Refers to the front part of the torso between the neck and the abdomen, often used in both literal and literary contexts. Can imply courage or breadth of mind in metaphorical usage.

Tā他
tǐng挺
qǐ起
xiōng胸
táng膛
 ,
dà大
bù步
xiàng向
qián前
zǒu走
 。

He puffed out his chest and strode forward.

Zǐ子
dàn弹
chuān穿
tòu透
le了
tā他
de的
xiōng胸
táng膛
 。

The bullet pierced through his chest.

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Tā他
gǎn感
dào到
xiōng胸
táng膛
lǐ里
yī一
zhèn阵
jù剧
tòng痛
 。

He felt a sharp pain in his chest.

Zhè这
wèi位
zhàn战
shì士
yǒu有
zhe着
kuān宽
kuò阔
de的
xiōng胸
táng膛
 。

This soldier has a broad chest.