waist belt; waistband; a strap worn around the waist to hold up clothes

waist; small of the back; lumbar region

The back of the waist; the small of the back

any of the five vertebrae of the lower back

waist measurement; the circumference of a person's waist or the waist portion of a garment

to stoop; to bend one's body at the waist

One's own money or personal finances; a wallet or pocketbook

the place halfway up a mountain; midway up a slope

Having a high waistline; used to describe trousers or skirts.

to support or bolster; to act as a backer for someone

aching waist and sore back; used to describe general body aches and pains, often from overwork or fatigue

waist; waistline; girth of the waist

to hold, grab, or hit someone squarely around the waist; around the middle

to foot the bill; to pay for something with one's own money

a stretch of one's body when tired or just waking up; usually used with [[伸|伸|shen1]]

the waist and legs collectively

a small percussion instrument tied to the waist and played with drumsticks, typically cylindrical and slightly wider in the middle

The waist of a pair of trousers; the upper part of pants that wraps around the waist.

to pay for something using one's own money; to dig into one's own pocket

a person's back; (figuratively) backing or support

a slim or slender waist; also used to refer to a beautiful woman

a person's waistline or figure, often used to describe a woman's slender body or posture

the kidney-shaped edible nut of the cashew tree

To tighten or cinch the waist with a band, belt, or corset.

to stand with hands on hips and elbows bent out; to put one's arms akimbo

The human lower back and spine; one's lumbar region

To chop someone in half at the waist, referring to an ancient form of capital punishment

(idiom) extremely wealthy; loaded; carrying a huge amount of money; literally meaning to have ten thousand strings of cash wrapped around one's waist

To bend at the waist; specifically to bow or perform a deep salute.

A belt or strap worn around the waist to hold up trousers.

to stretch oneself, often by extending the arms and arching the back when tired or just waking up

colloquial name for the kidney, especially the kidney of a pig or other animal used as food

Ancient weapon consisting of a short-handled, long-bladed curved sword worn at the waist; used for self-defense or as a decorative symbol of rank

to nod one's head and bow repeatedly; used to describe someone being overly polite, servile, or fawning

back of a tiger and waist of a bear; describes a person with a heavy and muscular build or a powerful, stocky physique

Strain of the muscles in the lower back, usually caused by overexertion or sudden movement.

a woman's slender and graceful waist, compared to the flexibility of a willow branch

pork or lamb kidneys sliced into a decorative scallop or flower shape for cooking

to lower one's head and bend one's back; used to describe a submissive or fawning attitude when flattering those in power

the middle of something; halfway up a mountain or halfway through a distance

Describes a person who is physically tall and strong; burly; beefy; well-built.

The depressions on either side of the spine in the lower back area.

the mountainside; the middle part of a mountain between the base and the summit

money carried on one's person while traveling; travel funds

A cloth worn around the waist while working to protect clothing; also called an [[围裙|圍裙|wei2 qun2]]

Refusing to compromise one's integrity or dignity for a meager salary or minor material gain; used to describe a person of high character who is indifferent to fame and wealth.

The small of the back or the waist area of the body

the fibrocartilaginous disk situated between the lumbar vertebrae of the spine

A slender and supple waist, usually used to describe the graceful and lithe figure of a woman.