肢 (zhī) - limb & refers to the arms and legs of humans

肢Tone 1

zhī ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 月

丈志

肢 · zhī

limb;

refers to the arms and legs of humans or animals.

limbrefers to the arms and legs of humans

Usage highlights

limbsupper limblower limblimb movementbody and limbsartificial limb

Synonyms

  • 肢体— limbs; body and limbs
  • 四肢— four limbs; arms and legs

Antonyms

  • 躯干— torso; trunk (as opposed to limbs)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My arm is sore (我的上肢酸痛).
  • The athlete has strong limbs (这位运动员四肢发达).
  • Human body has four limbs (人体有四肢).
  • Lower limb rehabilitation (下肢康复).

Collocations

  • limbs(四肢)
  • upper limb(上肢)
  • lower limb(下肢)
  • limb movement(肢体动作)
  • body and limbs(肢体)
  • artificial limb(假肢)

Idioms

  • Four limbs and five senses(四肢五官)
  • Disjointed limbs and broken bones(肢离破碎)
  • Stretch one's limbs(舒展肢体)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, limbs are considered extensions of the torso and are connected through meridians.
  • The character reflects the anatomical understanding of the human body in Chinese culture.

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