腰
waist; trouser waist; middle part; surname
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
waist; part between hips and ribs
Refers to the middle part of the human body.
He bent down to pick up the book on the ground.
She stood with her hands on her hips, looking at me angrily.
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Sitting for a long time can easily hurt your waist.
This old man has a bad waist and needs to use a cane.
Yoga helps exercise the waist muscles.
noun
trouser waist; waistband of pants
Refers to the waist part of trousers or pants.
The waist of these pants is too loose; I can't wear them.
Please help me make the trouser waist a little smaller.
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The waist of this skirt is designed to fit well.
He tightened his trouser waist and got ready to run.
The waist of these jeans is elasticated.
noun
pocket; waist pouch
informalColloquially refers to pockets or waist pouches where money is kept.
I still have some change in my pocket; take it to buy water.
He reached into his pocket and took out his phone.
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Grandma always has candies for her grandson in her pocket.
He patted his pocket, indicating he had his wallet with him.
I don't have my keys in my pocket; I have to go back to get them.
noun
middle part; waist of something
Refers to the middle section of non-human objects.
We rested for a while in the pavilion on the mountainside.
A bird's nest is hanging on the middle of the tree trunk.
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The rope broke in the middle.
The middle part of the bridge separates two small towns.
There is a circle of exquisite carvings on the middle part of the tower.
noun
narrow middle part of land
Describes a narrow landform similar to a waist.
Our village is located on a narrow strip of land, and the scenery is very beautiful.
The strait is a narrow waterway that ships must pass through.
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This narrow strip of land connects two valleys.
The current at the strait is very fast.
They built a small road on the narrow strip of land.
noun
surname Yao
Refers to the Chinese surname Yao.
My teacher's surname is Yao; he is a very kind person.
Mr. Yao didn't come to work today.
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Do you know anyone with the surname Yao?
The Yao family's children have very good grades.
The surname Yao is not very common in China.