腰

yāo
Dictionary entry
the waist and lower back

What does 腰 mean?

腰 (yāo) has the following dictionary meaning.

1the waist and lower back
2(bound form) kidney of an animal (as food)
3the waist of trousers or a skirt
4(metonym) money pouch; pocket
5(bound form) the middle section of an upright object (mountain, bottle etc)

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How to pronounce 腰

腰
yāo
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