肘 (zhǒu) - Elbow & the joint between the upper arm and the

肘Tone 3

zhǒu ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 月

志

肘 · zhǒu

Elbow;

the joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

Elbowthe joint between the upper arm and the

Usage highlights

Elbow jointElbow strikeElbow supportElbow painElbow padTennis elbow

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 膝— knee (opposite joint in the body)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My elbow hurts (我的肘部疼).
  • He rested his elbow on the table (他把肘放在桌子上).
  • The boxer threw an elbow strike (拳击手打出了一记肘击).
  • This is the elbow joint (这是肘关节).

Collocations

  • Elbow joint(肘关节)
  • Elbow strike(肘击)
  • Elbow support(肘托)
  • Elbow pain(肘痛)
  • Elbow pad(护肘)
  • Tennis elbow(网球肘)

Idioms

  • Elbow to elbow(肘碰肘)
  • Raise the elbow (raise a glass to drink)(举肘)
  • Elbow room (enough space to move)(活动肘部的空间)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese martial arts, the elbow is a powerful striking weapon used in close combat.
  • The character 肘 is a pictogram showing the arm (月/肉) bent at the joint with an additional mark indicating the elbow point.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the elbow area contains important acupuncture points.

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