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Definition
Flank, brisket, or belly meat; can also refer to a prominent belly or potbelly.
- belly meat, brisket, or flank of an animal
- a bulging belly or potbelly on a person
colloquialfoodbody
How it's used
Primarily refers to the fatty, flavorful cuts of meat near the ribs or belly, especially when talking about beef or pork. When applied to people, it almost exclusively appears in the compound 肚腩 to describe a protruding stomach or beer belly. It is rarely used on its own to describe a person's physical anatomy outside of this specific compound.
Measure word
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The beef brisket at this restaurant is very tender.
Did you get a potbelly from eating too much?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 肚, which is the general term for the stomach or abdomen. Using 腩 to describe a person's general stomach area sounds unnatural, as it specifically implies a layer of fat or a paunch.
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Grammar guides
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