胸椎 xiōng zhuī

thoracic vertebra

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 37691st word

Definitions

  1. 1. thoracic vertebra
  2. 2. the twelve thoracic vertebras behind the ribcage of humans and most mammals

Characters

Character Meaning
胸 xiōng HSK 5
chest; bosom; heart
椎 zhuī HSK 6
spine; a hammer