臀

tún

noun #7,403

Measure Word

一个臀 gè

Meanings

1 buttocks; butt
2 hip; rear

Characters

Examples

他摔倒的时候伤到了臀部。

Tā shuāidǎo de shíhòu shāng dào le túnbù.

He injured his buttocks when he fell down.

这个动作可以锻炼臀部肌肉。

Zhège dòngzuò kěyǐ duànliàn túnbù jīròu.

This exercise can work out the gluteal muscles.

坐太久了，臀都麻了。

Zuò tài jiǔ le, tún dōu má le.

I sat too long, my butt went numb.

Tips

usage

臀 alone is somewhat formal/anatomical. In everyday speech, 屁股 (pìgu) is much more common for 'butt'. 臀部 (túnbù) is the standard medical/formal term.

Stroke Order

臀 tún