膊 (bó) - Arm — refers to the upper arm or & also used in words for limbs and body

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bó ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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膊 · bó

Arm — refers to the upper arm or shoulder;

also used in words for limbs and body parts.

Arm — refers to the upper arm oralso used in words for limbs and body

Usage highlights

ArmShoulderUpper armArmpitArm strengthBare

Synonyms

  • 臂— arm (more general term for arm)
  • 膀— shoulder, upper arm

Antonyms

  • 腿— leg (lower limb as opposed to upper limb)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has strong arms (胳膊).
  • The boxer injured his shoulder (肩膀).
  • She felt pain in her upper arm (上膊).
  • Human limbs include arms and legs (四肢).

Collocations

  • Arm(胳膊)
  • Shoulder(肩膀)
  • Upper arm(上膊)
  • Armpit(腋膊)
  • Arm strength(膊力)
  • Bare-armed(赤膊)

Idioms

  • Bare-chested and ready for battle(赤膊上阵)
  • Strong arms and broad shoulders(膊阔腰圆)
  • Roll up sleeves and bare arms(捋袖膊臂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in anatomical and medical contexts referring to the upper limbs.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the arm is considered part of the body's energy channels.
  • The character appears in martial arts terminology describing arm techniques and strength.

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