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March 24, 2026
四肢sìzhī(si4zhi1)
四肢 (sì zhī) refers to the four limbs of the human body, specifically the arms and legs. This term is commonly used in medical contexts or discussions about anatomy, physical fitness, or injuries.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the balance and health of the four limbs are considered essential for overall wellbeing, reflecting how physical health is intertwined with harmony in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a square (四) with four corners (肢) representing each limb. The number four (四) is easy to remember when you think of your own four limbs extending out from the center of your body, helping you visualize the connection between the character and its meaning.
Meanings of 四肢
sìzhī(si4zhi1)
1the four limbs of the body
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About 四肢
四肢Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 四肢
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四肢 (sì zhī) vs 手脚 (shǒu jiǎo) — use 四肢 for a more formal or anatomical context, while 手脚 is more casual and refers specifically to hands and feet.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a square (四) with four corners (肢) representing each limb. The number four (四) is easy to remember when you think of your own four limbs extending out from the center of your body, helping you visualize the connection between the character and its meaning.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 四肢 with just the arms (手) or legs (腿) alone, as it specifically refers to all four limbs together. This term is more formal and is often used in medical discussions, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 四肢 connects well with other anatomy-related vocabulary you might encounter at this level. Focus on understanding its composition and relationship with other body parts to enhance your vocabulary in health and fitness contexts.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the balance and health of the four limbs are considered essential for overall wellbeing, reflecting how physical health is intertwined with harmony in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 四肢 to refer to just one or two limbs, for example saying '我有两个四肢' (I have two limbs), which is incorrect. The correct expression would be '我有四肢' (I have four limbs).
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Grammar Patterns of 四肢
四肢 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我努力保持蜷曲的姿势以免____受伤。
I tried to adopt a curled-up position to avoid damaging my limbs.
Example Sentences for 四肢 (10)
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我努力保持蜷曲的姿势以免四肢受伤。
wǒ nǔ lì bǎo chí quán qū de zī shì yǐ miǎn sì zhī shòu shāng。
I tried to adopt a curled-up position to avoid damaging my limbs.
2
好一会儿她四肢都动弹不得。
hǎo yī huì ér tā sì zhī dū dòng dàn bù dé。
For a while, she lost the use of her limbs.
3
罗兰多趴着睡着了，四肢摊开，打着呼噜。
luó lán duō pā zháo shuì zháo le， ， sì zhī tān， kāi ， dǎ zháo。
Rolando lay sprawled on his stomach, snoring.
4
她四肢摊开躺在床上。
tā sì zhī tān kāi tǎng zài chuáng shàng。
She lay on the bed, her arms and legs splayed out.
5
他四肢伸开正懒散地靠在扶手椅上看电视。
tā sì zhī shēn kāi zhèng lǎn sàn dì kào zài fú shǒu yǐ shàng kàn diàn shì。
He was lying sprawled in an armchair, watching TV.
6
他个儿很高,四肢很长.
tā gè ér hěn gāo, , sì zhī hěn.
He was very tall with long limbs.
7
那只猫伸展四肢躺在炉边睡得很满足.
nà zhī māo shēn zhǎn sì zhī tǎng zài lú biān shuì dé hěn mǎn zú.
The cat lay stretched out beside the fire in sleepy content.
8
他四肢修长，眼睛浅黑。
tā sì zhī xiū cháng， ， yǎn jīng qiǎn。
He was long-limbed and dark-eyed.
9
他四肢修长、眼睛乌黑发亮，留着一头蓬乱浓密的黑色卷发。
tā sì zhī xiū cháng、 、 yǎn jīng wū hēi fā， liàng ， liú zháo yī tóu péng luàn nóng mì de hēi sè。
He was long-limbed and dark-eyed, with a mop of tight, dark curls.
10
她摊平了四肢。
tā tān píng le sì zhī。
She stretched herself out full-length.
Cultural Notes for 四肢
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the balance and health of the four limbs are considered essential for overall wellbeing, reflecting how physical health is intertwined with harmony in Chinese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 四肢
No, it is primarily used in formal contexts, especially medical or anatomical discussions.
While it primarily refers to human limbs, it can also be used for animals in a technical context.
四肢 specifically means 'four limbs' while 肢体 is a broader term that can refer to limbs or body parts in general.
