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The character "膊" originates from a structural combination of the flesh radical, conventionally written as "月" in modern composition, and the phonetic component "尃", which historically provided a cue to its sound. In early usage, the term held a broader semantic field associated with the upper limb or shoulder, sometimes extending to actions related to the arm, but over time its meaning condensed to specifically denote the arm or shoulder in everyday vocabulary. The character's form has remained largely stable, with the traditional configuration retaining these core components without a graphically simplified counterpart, and its etymological link to the body continues to define its role in common compounds such as "胳膊".
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他的胳膊很有力量。
她不小心碰疼了我的胳膊。
天气太热，他赤膊在院子里干活。
经过锻炼，他的臂膊变得更加粗壮了。
我摔了一跤，胳膊肘擦破了一块皮。
打完球后，他的整个臂膊都感到酸痛。
他用有力的臂膊紧紧抱住了自己的孩子。
这位拳击手发达的肩膊肌肉是他刻苦训练的证明。