Definitions

zhī (noun) limb

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "肢" is etymologically derived from the phono-semantic principle, integrating the radical "肉" which appears in the form of "月" to signify its connection to the flesh or body, alongside the component "支" which provides its phonetic value. This structural configuration has always pointed to the meaning of limbs, encompassing both arms and legs, and its conceptual scope has maintained this specific anatomical reference over time. The character's consistent usage in various texts and contexts underscores its stable meaning as the primary term for human and animal limbs, with no substantial alteration in its fundamental definition.

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运动后我的四酸痛。

Yùndòng hòu wǒ de sìzhī suāntòng.

After exercise, my limbs are sore.

他的体语言很丰富。

Tā de zhītǐ yǔyán hěn fēngfù.

His body language is very rich.

医生检查了他的上和下

Yīshēng jiǎnchá le tā de shàngzhī hé xiàzhī.

The doctor examined his upper and lower limbs.

在事故中他不幸失去了一个体。

Zài shìgù zhōng tā bùxìng shīqù le yīgè zhītǐ.

In the accident, he unfortunately lost a limb.

瑜伽可以帮助增强体灵活性。

Yújiā kěyǐ bāngzhù zēngqiáng zhītǐ línghuóxìng.

Yoga can help enhance limb flexibility.

体的协调性对于舞蹈至关重要。

Zhītǐ de xiétiáo xìng duìyú wǔdǎo zhì guān zhòngyào.

Limb coordination is crucial for dance.

现代假技术已经非常先进。

Xiàndài jiǎzhī jìshù yǐjīng fēichāng xiānjìn.

Modern prosthetic limb technology is very advanced.

通过锻炼,他的体力量得到了显著提升。

Tōngguò duànliàn, tā de zhītǐ lìliàng dédào le xiǎnzhù tíshēng.

Through exercise, his limb strength has significantly improved.