yāo ㄧㄠ jiu1 HSK 4 高階級 · Level 4

  • the waist and lower back
  • (bound form) kidney of an animal (as food)
  • the waist of trousers or a skirt
  • (metonym) money pouch; pocket
  • (bound form) the middle section of an upright object (mountain, bottle etc)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 腰 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我們爬到了半山腰。 We went halfway up the mountain.
  • 他背疼,不能弯腰。 He has back pain, he can't bend over.
  • 湯姆取下了他的腰帶。 Tom took off his belt.
  • 我腰疼,不能打网球。 My back hurts; I can't play tennis.
  • 你的腰帶是什麼顏色? What color is your belt?

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