Meanings of 膛
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When using 膛, it's important to specify the context since it can refer to different types of 'chests' or cavities. It's more commonly used in medical or anatomical discussions, so it may feel formal compared to colloquial terms for the chest. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
Since 膛 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, focus on related anatomical terms and characters such as 胸 (xiōng, meaning 'chest') that are frequently encountered. Understanding the radicals can also help contextualize its use in medical terminology.
Learners often confuse 膛 with 胸 (xiōng), which is more commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to the chest. For example, saying '我有痛在膛' (wǒ yǒu tòng zài táng) instead of '我有痛在胸' (wǒ yǒu tòng zài xiōng) can sound overly formal or incorrect.
Pronunciation of 膛
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Etymology of 膛
A hall 堂 in one's chest ⺼; 堂 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 膛
- 1The giveawayA hall 堂 in one's chest ⺼; 堂 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say chest (of body) in Chinese
“chest (of body)” in Chinese is膛
The character 膛 (táng) refers to the 'chest' or 'chest cavity' in a body, specifically indicating the space where vital organs are located. It can also imply a hollow space or cavity more generally, making it applicable in various medical or anatomical contexts.
When to use 膛
When using 膛, it's important to specify the context since it can refer to different types of 'chests' or cavities. It's more commonly used in medical or anatomical discussions, so it may feel formal compared to colloquial terms for the chest. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 膛 with 胸 (xiōng), which is more commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to the chest. For example, saying '我有痛在膛' (wǒ yǒu tòng zài táng) instead of '我有痛在胸' (wǒ yǒu tòng zài xiōng) can sound overly formal or incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 膛
膛 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他叉开两条细腿，猛地挺起胸____。
He set his skinny legs apart and threw back his shoulders.
Example Sentences for 膛 (8)
Word Family of 膛
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 膛
膛 refers to the chest cavity or space within the chest where vital organs are located.
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