No. 4,414 in Chinese
拦腰
"拦腰" means "to block or seize around the waist."
In a sentence
这个树被风拦腰吹断了。
This tree was snapped in half by the wind.
Usage of '拦腰' indicates dividing or breaking at the middle.
他突然拦腰抱住我，差点让我摔倒。
He suddenly hugged me around the waist, almost causing me to fall.
Usage of '拦腰' refers to embracing or holding around the waist.
拦腰打击敌人的防线是一个有效的战略。
Cutting across the enemy's defense line is an effective strategy.
Usage of '拦腰' signifies cutting through or targeting at the middle section.
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