the series of curved bones in the chest of humans or other vertebrates that protect the internal organs and assist with breathing

rib cartilage; the flexible tissue connecting the breastbone and ribs

chicken ribs; also used to describe someone who is physically weak

literally meaning knives piercing both sides; used to describe a person who values friendship so highly that they are willing to take great risks or even sacrifice their life for a friend

A membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs, acting to reduce friction during breathing; also known as [[胸膜|胸膜|xiong1 mo2]].

the bone in the chest; a rib

the muscles situated between the ribs that facilitate breathing by moving the rib cage up and down

inflammation of the pleura, often characterized by chest pain and difficulty breathing; also known as [[胸膜炎|胸膜炎|xiong1 mo2 yan2]]

describes something of little value or interest that is nonetheless difficult to discard; insipid or tiresome

(idiom) like eating chicken ribs: little meat but too good to throw away; used to describe something of little value or interest that one is nevertheless reluctant to discard

Caesarea; a town in Israel located between Tel Aviv and Haifa

Galilee, a region in northern Israel as referred to in the Bible

Galilee (historical region in northern Israel)

the upper part of the abdomen located on either side of the body just below the ribs

Andrew (Catholic transliteration of the name)

a person of extraordinary talent; literally refers to the legendary nine-ribbed turtle of the Yuan river

a rib of an arch

Nazareth (city in Israel)

(colloquial) the ribs; the side of the chest

rib eye steak (loanword)

armpit; the area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

the hollow under the arm where it joins the shoulder

untidy or slovenly, especially in terms of appearance or clothing; same as [[邋遢|邋遢|la1 ta5]]

the cage-like structure formed by the ribs and spine