腰 Stroke Order — How to Write 腰
腰 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺼, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
腰 Radical and Character Components
腰 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺼ (flesh) carries the meaning, while 要 indicates the sound.
Radical: ⺼ + 9 more strokes
腰 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yāo
Meanings of 腰 in Chinese
1
yāo腰
The part of the body between the ribs and the hips; the waist or lumbar region.
她的腰身很苗条，穿什么衣服都好看
Her waist is very slender, and she looks good in whatever clothes she wears.
The middle part or waist of something, often referring to the mountainside.
这座山的山腰有一座古老的寺庙。
There is an ancient temple on the mountainside of this mountain.
A narrow geographical feature or strip of land that resembles a waist, often referring to an isthmus or a constricted area.
这座城市的选址巧妙地利用了这片土地的“腰”，使其易守难攻。
The city's site cleverly utilized the land's narrow 'waist', making it easy to defend and hard to attack.
The waistband of trousers or a skirt.
这条裤子的腰有点紧。
The waistband of these trousers is a bit tight.
Common Words and Phrases with 腰
1
The back and waist (often implying posture or physical sturdiness), or one's willpower/backbone.
经历过这么多困难，她的腰板儿却越来越硬了。
After going through so many difficulties, her willpower has become stronger.
2
A small bag worn around the waist (fanny pack/waist bag); it can also refer to one's private purse or personal funds, often implying illicitly gained money.
他决定自己掏腰包，为社区图书馆添置一批新书。
He decided to pay out of his own pocket to add a batch of new books to the community library.
3
A coarse, plain-weave cotton or rayon fabric, primarily used as a loincloth (especially by Arabs) or as tent fabric.
古代的农民常穿着简单的腰布在田间劳作。
Ancient farmers often worked in the fields wearing simple loincloths.
4
The waist; the part of the human body between the ribs and hips, or the constricted middle part of an object.
他经常锻炼，所以腰部肌肉很结实。
He often exercises, so his waist muscles are very strong.
5
to be enormously rich; to have a great deal of money
即使腰缠万贯，也无法买到真正的幸福和内心的平静。
Even if one is incredibly wealthy, one cannot buy true happiness and inner peace.
6
A strip of material worn around the waist.
她系紧了腰带，以防裤子滑落。
She tightened her belt to prevent her pants from slipping.
7
A waist knife or sword; an old-fashioned, slightly curved knife with a short handle, traditionally worn at the waist.
他腰间别着一把锋利的腰刀，在山林中行走
He walked through the mountain forest with a sharp waist knife at his belt.
8
waistline
最近工作压力大，再加上缺乏运动，我的腰肥了不少。
Due to recent work stress and lack of exercise, my waistline has expanded quite a bit.
9
Back (anatomical); figuratively, one's backbone, support, or backing.
他找到了一个好工作，现在说话的腰杆子都硬了很多。
He found a good job, and now he speaks with a lot more confidence.
10
A cylindrical percussion instrument typically worn around the waist and played by striking.
在春节的庆祝活动中，孩子们兴高采烈地敲打着腰鼓。
During the Spring Festival celebrations, children joyfully beat their waist drums.
11
A tropical evergreen tree that produces an edible, kidney-shaped nut.
我妈妈用腰果和鸡肉做了一道美味的菜肴。
My mom made a delicious dish with cashews and chicken.
12
Scalloped pork or lamb kidneys, typically cut with a crisscross pattern and stir-fried in Chinese cuisine.
这道爆炒腰花味道鲜美，口感脆嫩。
This stir-fried pork kidney dish is delicious and has a tender and crisp texture.
13
breastrail
阳台上的腰栏刷上了新的漆，看起来焕然一新。
The railing on the balcony was repainted, making it look brand new.
14
A breast line; a mooring rope used to secure a ship's midship section, typically to a dock.
水手们熟练地抛出腰缆，将船身稳稳地固定在码头边。
The sailors skillfully threw out the waist line, firmly securing the boat alongside the dock.
15
A waistcloth or curtain hung around the middle of a boat, used for decoration or as a screen during activities.
船的腰帘随风飘动，为整个航行增添了一丝优雅。
The boat's waist curtain swayed in the wind, adding a touch of elegance to the entire voyage.
16
Wale, a horizontal beam used for supporting or stiffening, typically secured by cross braces or tie rods.
为了确保围堰的稳定性，工人安装了多根坚固的腰梁以承受侧向压力。
To ensure the stability of the cofferdam, workers installed several sturdy walers to withstand lateral pressure.
More words with 腰
- wān弯yāo腰bend over
- chā叉yāo腰put one's hands on one's hips
- chēng撑yāo腰support, back up
- gōng弓yāo腰arch the back, arch the waist
- hā哈yāo腰to bow, to stoop
- kù裤yāo腰waist of trousers
- lán拦yāo腰across the middle, at the waist
- māo猫yāo腰to stoop, to crouch
- shù束yāo腰corset, waist cincher
- tāo掏yāo腰bāo包pay, shell out
- shēn伸yāo腰Stretch, Stretch one's back
- zhàng仗yāo腰rely on one's power, have powerful backing
- wā挖yāo腰bāo包shell out, dip into one's pocket
- yāo腰jiān间at the waist, around the waist
- shēn伸lǎn懒yāo腰stretch, stretch oneself
- láng廊yāo腰màn缦huí回Winding corridors, Meandering verandas
- yāo腰bǎn板back, posture
- yāo腰lǐ里in the waist, at the waist
- yāo腰shēn身waist, figure
- yāo腰suān酸backache, lower back pain
Idioms with 腰
- bǎng膀dà大yāo腰yuán圆burly and broad-shouldered
- cuī摧méi眉zhé折yāo腰bow and scrape to gain favor
- dī低tóu头hā哈yāo腰bow and scrape subserviently
- diǎn点tóu头hā哈yāo腰bow and scrape obsequiously
- hǔ虎bèi背xióng熊yāo腰burly and strapping build
- hǔ虎tǐ体xióng熊yāo腰powerful muscular build
- wān弯yāo腰pěng捧fù腹bend over with laughter
- wǔ五dǒu斗zhé折yāo腰compromise integrity for meager gain
- xióng熊yāo腰hǔ虎bèi背broad-shouldered and strong-backed
- bèi背qǔ曲yāo腰gōng躬bent back, stooped waist
- bèi背qǔ曲yāo腰wān弯stooped back and bent waist
- bù不wèi为wǔ五dǒu斗mǐ米zhé折yāo腰Refuse to compromise integrity for meager gain
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Open the tool →Questions about 腰
What does 腰 mean in Chinese?
腰 (yāo) means “The waistband of trousers or a skirt” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 腰?
腰 is pronounced yāo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 腰 have?
腰 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 腰?
腰 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical ⺼. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 腰?
The radical of 腰 is ⺼, and 腰 is a phono-semantic compound.
