Meanings of 胸膛
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AI Study Notes for 胸膛
胸部 (xiōngbù) refers to the chest area in a more general sense, while 胸膛 (xiōngtáng) emphasizes the physical structure and can carry emotional connotations.
Be careful not to confuse 胸膛 with 胸部 (xiong1 bu4), which is a more general term for 'chest area' that can also refer to a woman's breast. The term 胸膛 is more specific and tends to be used in contexts requiring a sense of physicality or emotion. Ensure to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 胸膛 is often encountered in texts discussing health, anatomy, or emotional states. Learners should focus on contexts where this word is used metaphorically, as well as its collocations with verbs like '放' (to put) and '感到' (to feel).
Learners may mistakenly use 胸膛 to refer to breasts specifically, when it is actually a broader term for the chest. Instead, use 胸部 when referring to breasts.
Pronunciation of 胸膛
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Component Characters
How to say chest in Chinese
“chest” in Chinese is胸膛
胸膛 (xiong1 tang2) refers to the chest area of the human body, often used to describe the physical aspect as well as emotional connotations, such as courage or pride. In medical contexts, it may refer specifically to the thoracic cavity where vital organs are located. Commonly used in both everyday conversation and more formal discussions about health or anatomy.
When to use 胸膛
Be careful not to confuse 胸膛 with 胸部 (xiong1 bu4), which is a more general term for 'chest area' that can also refer to a woman's breast. The term 胸膛 is more specific and tends to be used in contexts requiring a sense of physicality or emotion. Ensure to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.
胸膛 or something close to it
胸部 (xiōngbù) refers to the chest area in a more general sense, while 胸膛 (xiōngtáng) emphasizes the physical structure and can carry emotional connotations.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 胸膛 to refer to breasts specifically, when it is actually a broader term for the chest. Instead, use 胸部 when referring to breasts.
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Grammar Patterns of 胸膛
胸膛 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). 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____。
He set his skinny legs apart and threw back his shoulders.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 胸膛
No, 胸膛 can also have emotional connotations, often relating to concepts like pride and courage.
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