腕 (wàn) - wrist — the joint connecting the hand with & also refers to skill, ability, or technique in
腕 · wàn
wrist — the joint connecting the hand with the forearm;
also refers to skill, ability, or technique in certain contexts.
wrist — the joint connecting the hand withalso refers to skill, ability, or technique in
Usage highlights
wrist jointwristwatchwrist strengthwristbandskill and strategywrist circumference
Synonyms
- 手腕— wrist; skill, finesse
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He sprained his wrist (手腕受伤).
- She wore a watch on her left wrist (左手腕).
- The surgeon has excellent technique (手腕高超).
- This requires some skill (需要一点手腕).
Collocations
- wrist joint(手腕)
- wristwatch(腕表)
- wrist strength(腕力)
- wristband(腕带)
- skill and strategy(手腕)
- wrist circumference(腕围)
Idioms
- Iron wrist (铁腕) — iron-fisted, strong-handed
- Soft wrist (软腕) — gentle approach, subtle skill
- Wrist strength (腕力) — physical or metaphorical strength
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese martial arts, wrist strength and flexibility are crucial for many techniques.
- Metaphorically used to describe political or social skill and strategy.
- Wrist is considered important in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.