脵 (gǔ) - Thigh — the upper part of the human

脵Tone 3

gǔ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

脵 · gǔ

Thigh — the upper part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.

Thigh — the upper part of the human

Usage highlights

ThighThigh boneThigh musclesChicken thighUpper thigh

Synonyms

  • 大腿— thigh (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled a muscle in his thigh (大腿).
  • The shorts ended just above the thigh (大腿).
  • The thigh bone is called the femur (股骨).

Collocations

  • Thigh(大腿)
  • Thigh bone(股骨)
  • Thigh muscles(大腿肌肉)
  • Chicken thigh(鸡大腿)
  • Upper thigh(大腿上部)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this specific character.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 脵 is primarily a medical and anatomical term.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the thigh is an important area for acupuncture and massage.

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