腰
Quick Answer
腰 (yāo) means "waist" with HSK 5 on the new exam.
Pronunciation
yāo
Meaning
Primary: waist
Basic info
| Pinyin | yāo |
| Meanings | waist |
| New HSK exam | Recognise at HSK 5 |
| Frequency | #1226 most common |
Example sentences
长时间坐在电脑前工作，他的腰经常感到酸痛。
Cháng shíjiān zuò zài diànnǎo qián gōngzuò, tā de yāo jīngcháng gǎndào suāntòng.
Working in front of a computer for long periods, his waist often feels sore.
From 腰 (HSK 5)
有领导给他撑腰，他很有底气。
Yǒu lǐngdǎo gěi tā chēngyāo, tā hěn yǒu dǐqì.
With the leader backing him up, he has a lot of confidence.
From 撑腰
Words containing 腰
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