- 肩膀 jiānbǎng shoulderthe part of the body where the arm or forelimb connects to the torso
- 擦肩而过 cājiān'érguò to brush pastTo brush past someone or pass by very closely while moving in opposite directions
- 肩负 jiānfù to shoulderto bear or undertake a heavy responsibility, mission, or burden; to shoulder; to carry
- 并肩 bìngjiān side by sideshoulder to shoulder; side by side; abreast; to fight or work together toward a common goal
- 肩头 jiāntou shoulderson one's shoulders; the area on or above the shoulders
- 双肩 shuāngjiān shouldersboth shoulders; one's two shoulders
- 并肩作战 bìngjiānzuòzhàn to fight shoulder to shoulderTo participate in a war or battle together alongside one another
- 披肩 pījiān shawlshawl; cape; tippet; any garment worn draped over the shoulders
- 耸肩 sǒngjiān to shrugto shrug one's shoulders, often used to express doubt, surprise, indifference, or contempt
- 肩带 jiāndài shoulder strapShoulder strap; shoulder band; shoulder harness; shoulder belt; baldric.
- 比肩 bǐjiān shoulder to shoulderto stand or walk shoulder to shoulder; to be crowded closely together
- 肩并肩 jiānbìngjiān shoulder to shouldershoulder to shoulder; side by side; figuratively describes working together in close unity
- 肩胛骨 jiānjiǎgǔ shoulder bladescapula; a pair of large, triangular flat bones located on the upper back part of the shoulder
- 肩章 jiānzhāng epauletshoulder loop or shoulder mark worn on a uniform to indicate rank or profession
- 肩胛 jiānjiǎ shoulderthe shoulder or scapular region; shoulder blade
- 肩周炎 jiānzhōuyán frozen shoulderchronic inflammation of the soft tissues around the shoulder joint, causing pain and restricted movement; adhesive capsulitis
- 垫肩 diànjiān shoulder padA soft pad or lining used inside the shoulder of a garment to improve its shape or appearance.
- 摩肩接踵 mójiānjiēzhǒng to jostle each other in a crowdrubbing shoulders and following closely in each others' footsteps; describes a location that is crowded or packed with people
- 坎肩 kǎnjiān waistcoatsleeveless jacket; vest; waistcoat
- 路肩 lùjiān road shoulderThe strip of land along the edge of a road or railway; specifically, the unpaved area on the sides of a road or the emergency lane on a highway.
- 护肩 hùjiān shoulder padA pad or covering worn over the shoulder for protection; often used for cushioning when carrying heavy loads.
- 搭肩 dājiān to put a hand on someone's shoulderto place one's hand or arm across another person's shoulder
- 比肩而立 bǐjiān'érlì to stand shoulder to shoulderto stand side by side; describes people standing very close together or being equal in status
- 勾肩搭背 gōujiāndābèi with arms around each other's shoulders(idiom) to have one's arms around each other's shoulders or backs; describes being on very intimate terms or having a close relationship
- 携手并肩 xiéshǒubìngjiān hand in hand and shoulder to shoulderto join hands and stand shoulder to shoulder; to work together in close cooperation
- 削肩 xuējiān sloping shoulderssloping or drooping shoulders, traditionally considered a feature of feminine beauty
- 双肩包 shuāngjiānbāo backpackbackpack; knapsack
- 抬肩 táijiān armhole measurementhalf the circumference of the sleeve where it joins the shoulder when measuring for a garment
- 比肩接踵 bǐjiānjiēzhǒng crowdedshoulder to shoulder and heel to heel; used to describe a place that is extremely crowded or packed with people
- 换肩 huànjiān to shift shouldersto shift a carrying pole or a heavy load from one shoulder to the other
- 胁肩谄笑 xiéjiānchǎnxiào to act obsequiouslyTo shrug one's shoulders and smile flatteringly; describes a cringing or servile manner used to fawn over others.
- 歇肩 xiējiān to rest one's shouldersTo put down a heavy shoulder burden for a short rest; to take a break from manual carrying
- 卸肩 xièjiān to put down a loadto take a heavy burden or load off of one's shoulders
- 比肩继踵 bǐjiānjìzhǒng crowded togetherstanding shoulder to shoulder and heel to heel; used to describe a very large and tightly packed crowd of people
- 肩摩踵接 jiānmózhǒngjiē crowdedshoulders rubbing and heels touching; used to describe a huge crowd of people or a place that is extremely packed
- 挨肩擦背 āijiāncābèi crowded together(idiom) shoulder to shoulder and back to back; describes a place being very crowded or packed with people
- 拱肩缩背 gǒngjiānsuōbèi to hunch one's shoulders and backto hunch one's shoulders and bend one's back, often used to describe a person who is shivering from cold, aging, or in poor health
- 肩摩毂击 jiānmógǔjī crowdedCrowded with people and vehicles; describes a scene of heavy traffic or a bustling crowd where shoulders rub and wheels touch.
- 一肩挑 yījiāntiāo to shoulder full responsibilityTo take on all responsibilities by oneself; to bear the entire burden.
- 上肩 shàngjiān preceding playerthe person whose turn was just before yours in card games or mahjong
- 五十肩 wǔshíjiān frozen shouldera medical condition involving pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint, typically occurring in middle age; adhesive capsulitis
- 仔肩 zījiān responsibility(literary) a burden or responsibility that one bears
- 入肩 rùjiān to involve oneselfto get involved in something with ulterior motives or a specific goal in mind
- 冷肩膀 lěngjiānbǎng cold shouldera cold, indifferent, or dismissive reception; an expression of coldness or lack of enthusiasm toward someone
- 冻结肩 dòngjiéjiān frozen shoulderadhesive capsulitis, a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint
- 凝肩 níngjiān frozen shoulderfrozen shoulder; a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint
- 凭肩 píngjiān to lean on a shoulderto lean on or rest against someone's shoulder
- 单肩包 dānjiānbāo shoulder bag
- 卸肩儿 xièjiānr to resignto lay down a burden or be relieved of one's responsibilities; literally to take a weight off one's shoulders
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