臂 (bì) - Arm — the upper limb from shoulder to & also refers to something shaped like an arm

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bì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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臂 · bì

Arm — the upper limb from shoulder to hand;

also refers to something shaped like an arm or a mechanical extension.

Arm — the upper limb from shoulder toalso refers to something shaped like an arm

Usage highlights

ArmUpper armForearmArm strengthArmbandRobotic arm

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He raised his arm (手臂).
  • The sleeve covers the arm (臂膀).
  • This is a robotic arm (机械臂).
  • The long arm of the law (法律的臂膀).

Collocations

  • Arm(手臂)
  • Upper arm(上臂)
  • Forearm(前臂)
  • Arm strength(臂力)
  • Armband(臂章)
  • Robotic arm(机械臂)

Idioms

  • Lend a helping hand(助一臂之力)
  • Unable to help(鞭长莫及)
  • Three heads and six arms(三头六臂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese martial arts, arm strength and techniques are highly valued.
  • The character appears in idioms about assistance and capability.
  • Historically associated with physical strength and manual labor.

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