腰板 (yāo bǎn) — waist and back (of the body); (figurative) physique; build; figure
Definition
Refers to the waist and back as a unit, often used figuratively for one's overall build or posture/sturdiness. A common collocation is 腰板硬朗 ('strong/sturdy back'), describing an older person's physical condition.
noun
waist and back (of the body)(figurative) physiquebuildfigure
Examples
- ，腰板。Tā zhàn dé hěn zhí, yāo bǎn tǐng dé bǐ zhí.He stands very straight, with his back held ramrod straight.
- 腰板。Jiān chí duàn liàn néng ràng nǐ yōng yǒu jiē shi de yāo bǎn.Keeping up with exercise can give you a strong physique.
- ，腰板。Suī rán nián jì dà le, dàn tā de yāo bǎn yī rán hěn yìng lǎng.Although he's old, his back is still sturdy and strong.
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