rib in Chinese
rib in Chinese is 肋骨 — rib means one of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
rib in Chinese
肋骨
Pronounced: lèi gǔ
(anatomy) Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.
What does "rib" mean?
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noun One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
"The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs."
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noun A cut of meat that still has one or more rib bones in it.
"We ordered a rack of ribs at the barbecue place."
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noun A supporting structural piece shaped like a rib, such as in a ship's hull, an aircraft wing, or an umbrella.
"Shipwrights bent the wooden ribs before attaching the planking."
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verb To tease someone in a friendly, good-natured way.
"His friends ribbed him mercilessly about the missed penalty."
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rib in a sentence
- The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs.
- She could feel her ribs after months of illness.
- We ordered a rack of ribs at the barbecue place.
- The prime rib was the highlight of the Christmas dinner.
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What is "rib" in Chinese?
"rib" in Chinese is 肋骨. rib means: One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
How do you pronounce 肋骨?
"rib" in Chinese is 肋骨, pronounced "lèi gǔ".
How do you use "rib" in a sentence?
Example: "The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs." In Chinese, "rib" is 肋骨.
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