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Yalehip
Definition
Flank; the side of the torso. Also used to mean to threaten, or to shrug.
- flank; the side of the torso
- to threaten; to coerce
- to shrug
colloquialbodypeople
How it's used
脇 is primarily used in the context of the body to refer to the area under the arm or the side of the torso. When used as a verb, it carries a sense of coercion or intimidation, often implying the use of pressure or force to make someone comply. It is frequently paired with 夾 to describe the physical action of holding something tightly under the arm.
Examples
He likes to tuck his briefcase under his arm.
Why are you forcing people to sign by threatening them?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 脇 with 腋, which specifically refers to the armpit. While 脇 is broader and refers to the flank or side, 腋 is the standard character for the armpit itself in anatomical contexts.
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Grammar guides
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