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March 24, 2026
翅膀chìbǎng(chi4bang3)
翅膀 (chìbǎng) refers to wings, typically those of birds or other flying creatures. In a broader sense, it can symbolize the ability to soar or achieve freedom. This term is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as expressing aspirations or desires for liberation.
Frequency#4700DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, wings are often associated with freedom and ambition, symbolizing the desire to rise above challenges. The concept of 'wings' is prevalent in literature and poetry, often used to inspire personal growth.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bird with strong, outstretched wings (翅膀) ready to take flight. The character 翅 (chì) resembles a wing with feathers, while 膀 (bǎng) can be thought of as the support structure, akin to the bones in a wing. Visualizing a bird taking off can help recall both the meaning and the pronunciation.
Meanings of 翅膀
chìbǎng(chi4bang3)
1wing
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About 翅膀
翅膀Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4700Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 翅膀
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bird with strong, outstretched wings (翅膀) ready to take flight. The character 翅 (chì) resembles a wing with feathers, while 膀 (bǎng) can be thought of as the support structure, akin to the bones in a wing. Visualizing a bird taking off can help recall both the meaning and the pronunciation.
Usage Notes
The term 翅膀 is generally used in both formal and informal contexts. A common mistake is to mix it with related words like 飞 (fēi, 'to fly') or 空中 (kōngzhōng, 'in the air'). Be careful with tone; the first syllable has a falling tone (chì) which is crucial for correct pronunciation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 翅膀 connects well with other vocabulary related to animals and nature at this level. Students should focus on understanding its usage in both literal and metaphorical contexts, along with common collocations like '展翅高飞' (zhǎn chì gāo fēi, 'to spread one’s wings and fly high').
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, wings are often associated with freedom and ambition, symbolizing the desire to rise above challenges. The concept of 'wings' is prevalent in literature and poetry, often used to inspire personal growth.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 翅膀 with other wing-related terms like 翼 (yì), which refers to wings in a more technical sense, such as airplane wings. For example, saying '飞机的翅膀' instead of '飞机的翼' is incorrect when specifically talking about airplane wings.
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Grammar Patterns of 翅膀
翅膀 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她看见蛾子的____偶尔会泛光。
She saw the occasional glimmer of a moth's wings.
Example Sentences for 翅膀 (10)
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她看见蛾子的翅膀偶尔会泛光。
tā kàn jiàn é zǐ de chì bǎng ǒu ěr huì fàn guāng。
She saw the occasional glimmer of a moth's wings.
2
一只鸽子从塔里钻出来，扑扑地拍打着翅膀。
yī zhī gē zǐ cóng tǎ lǐ zuān chū lái， ， pū pū dì pāi dǎ zháo chì。
A pigeon emerges, wings flapping noisily, from the tower.
nà zhī niǎo de chì bǎng zài wú lì dì pū shàn zháo.
The bird is beating feebly.
8
鸟能用翅膀飞行.
niǎo néng yòng chì bǎng fēi háng.
Birds can fly with their wings.
9
鸟展开了翅膀.
niǎo zhǎn kāi le chì bǎng.
The bird stretched its wings.
10
那只鸟抖动它的翅膀.
nà zhī niǎo dǒu dòng tā de chì bǎng.
The bird quivered its wings.
Cultural Notes for 翅膀
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, wings are often associated with freedom and ambition, symbolizing the desire to rise above challenges. The concept of 'wings' is prevalent in literature and poetry, often used to inspire personal growth.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, wings also symbolize freedom and aspiration, but they are often linked to specific mythological figures like angels, whereas in Chinese culture, they are more commonly tied to nature and personal ambition.
Frequently Asked Questions about 翅膀
You can say '飞机的翅膀' (fēijī de chìbǎng) or simply '机翼' (jīyì).
Yes, it can symbolize freedom or the ability to achieve one's dreams.
The common measure word is '个' (gè) or '对' (duì) when referring to a pair.
