收腹

shōufù

verb #29,805

Meanings

1 to draw in one's belly
2 to tighten the abdominal muscles
3 to suck in the stomach

Characters

to pull in; to collect; to draw back

abdomen; belly; stomach

Examples

瑜伽老师说要收腹并挺直背部。

Yújiā lǎoshī shuō yào shōufù bìng tǐngzhí bèibù.

The yoga teacher said to draw in your belly and straighten your back.

他照镜子时总是习惯性地收腹。

Tā zhàojìngzi shí zǒngshì xíguànxìng de shōufù.

He habitually sucks in his stomach when looking in the mirror.

Stroke Order

收 shōu

腹 fù