Definitions

tún buttocks; hips; rump
tún old variant of 臀[tún]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 殿 represents the sound. Originally written as 𡱒, which depicted a a person () with their buttocks (𠂤) emphasized.

Semantic: Phonetic: 殿

About

The character "臀", denoting the buttocks, is formed from the component "殿" above "肉", where the latter signifies flesh and the former contributes both sound and the idea of a base or foundation, reflecting the body part's supportive role. Its etymology points to an early understanding of the buttocks as a lower, stabilizing structure, and the character's meaning has remained consistently anatomical throughout its usage in written Chinese. The structural integrity of "臀" has been maintained over time, with its constituent parts continuing to clearly communicate its reference to the physical form.

Example Sentences Hide

我的部有点疼。

Wǒ de túnbù yǒudiǎn téng.

My buttocks are a little sore.

他摔伤了部。

Tā shuāishāngle túnbù.

He injured his buttocks from a fall.

锻炼可以塑造部曲线。

Duànliàn kěyǐ sùzào túnbù qūxiàn.

Exercise can shape the curves of the buttocks.

长时间坐着对部不好。

Cháng shíjiān zuòzhe duì túnbù bù hǎo.

Sitting for long periods is bad for the buttocks.

医生检查了他的部伤势。

Yīshēng jiǎnchále tā de túnbù shāngshì.

The doctor examined the injury on his buttocks.

这件裤子的围太紧了。

Zhè jiàn kùzi de túnwéi tài jǐnle.

The hip measurement of these pants is too tight.

在健身中,桥是一种有效的练习。

Zài jiànshēn zhōng, tún qiáo shì yī zhǒng yǒuxiào de liànxí.

In fitness, the glute bridge is an effective exercise.

由于缺乏运动,她的部肌肉变得松弛。

Yóuyú quēfá yùndòng, tā de túnbù jīròu biàn de sōngchí.

Due to lack of exercise, the muscles in her buttocks have become loose.