腓 (féi) - calf (of the leg) & also refers to a protective covering for the

腓Tone 2

féi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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腓 · féi

calf (of the leg);

also refers to a protective covering for the shin in ancient armor;

to avoid or shirk.

calf (of the leg)also refers to a protective covering for theto avoid or shirk.

Usage highlights

calf muscleshin boneperoneal nerveto avoid responsibilityprotective shin covering

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled a muscle in his calf (腓肠肌).
  • The ancient soldier wore shin guards (腓护).
  • The character appears in classical texts meaning to avoid (腓避).

Collocations

  • calf muscle(腓肠肌)
  • shin bone(腓骨)
  • peroneal nerve(腓神经)
  • to avoid responsibility(腓避)
  • protective shin covering(腓护)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern language

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the term appears in anatomical descriptions.
  • The character was used in ancient texts for protective armor components.
  • Rarely used in modern everyday vocabulary except in medical/technical contexts.

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