hung1 hau2胸口
Jyutpinghung1 hau2
Yalehūng háu
Definition
The chest; the center of the thorax or the breast.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the central area of the chest rather than the entire ribcage or the breasts. It is frequently used when describing physical sensations like tightness, pain, or a heavy feeling caused by stress or anxiety.
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go3個goExamples
He hit his chest when he fell down.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the breasts, as that would be considered anatomically incorrect and potentially confusing. Use 胸部 or 奶 when specifically referring to the breasts.
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