keoi1 gon3軀幹躯干
Jyutpingkeoi1 gon3
Yalekēui gon
Definition
Torso; the human trunk excluding the head and limbs.
neutralbodyhealth
How it's used
Used primarily in medical, anatomical, or formal contexts to describe the central part of the body. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation, where people would simply say 身 or 身體 to refer to the body as a whole. You will mostly encounter this term in health reports, fitness discussions, or biology lessons.
Examples
The doctor checked if his torso was injured.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to the whole body or a person's figure, as it specifically excludes the head and limbs. Using it in casual conversation to mean body will sound overly clinical or strange.
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Grammar guides
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