腨 (shuàn) - Calf — the fleshy part at the back

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Calf — the fleshy part at the back of the human leg between the knee and ankle.

Calf — the fleshy part at the back

Usage highlights

Calf muscleCalf regionCalf crampCalf circumferenceCalf bone

Synonyms

  • 小腿肚— calf of the leg (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt a cramp in his calf (腨部).
  • The runner massaged his sore calf muscles (腨肌).
  • Calf raises are a common exercise (腨部练习).

Collocations

  • Calf muscle(腨肌)
  • Calf region(腨部)
  • Calf cramp(腨痉挛)
  • Calf circumference(腨围)
  • Calf bone(腨骨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A specialized anatomical term in Chinese medicine and physiology.
  • Rarely used in everyday modern conversation; more common in medical or technical contexts.

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