肱 (gōng) - Upper arm & specifically refers to the part of the arm

肱Tone 1

gōng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 月

枫惠

肱 · gōng

Upper arm;

specifically refers to the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow.

Upper armspecifically refers to the part of the arm

Usage highlights

Upper arm boneBiceps brachii muscleTriceps brachii muscleBrachialis muscleHumerus fractureArm strength

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor examined his upper arm (肱骨).
  • He felt pain in his upper arm (肱二头肌).
  • The archer has strong arm muscles (肱肌).

Collocations

  • Upper arm bone(肱骨)
  • Biceps brachii muscle(肱二头肌)
  • Triceps brachii muscle(肱三头肌)
  • Brachialis muscle(肱肌)
  • Humerus fracture(肱骨骨折)
  • Arm strength(肱力)

Idioms

  • Right-hand man, trusted aide(股肱之臣)
  • Essential assistants(股肱耳目)
  • Loyal ministers and generals(股肱心膂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese, 肱 refers specifically to the upper arm, distinct from the forearm.
  • The term 股肱 (thigh and upper arm) metaphorically refers to indispensable assistants or right-hand men.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the humerus (肱骨) is an important bone in diagnosis and treatment.

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