yāo

Translation

  • 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)

Synonyms

Examples

  • 他从部到膝盖都湿了。
    He got wet from the waist to the knees.
Chinese Tones