HSK 7, unknown, rank #7639, Hard, anatomy, medicine
肢体
zhītǐ
limbs and trunk
HSK 7, unknown, rank #7639, Hard
肢体
zhītǐ
body
HSK 7, unknown, rank #7639, Hard
zhītǐ(zhi1ti3) T1
1limb
2limbs and trunk
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March 24, 2026
肢体(肢體)zhītǐ(zhi1ti3)
肢体 (zhī tǐ) refers to the limbs of the body, including arms and legs, as well as the trunk. It is commonly used in medical contexts, physical education, and discussions about anatomy or movement. The term emphasizes the physical aspects of the body rather than abstract concepts of self or spirit.
Frequency#7639DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the health of the limbs (肢体) is closely linked to the balance of qi (气), and practices like tai chi emphasize the movement of limbs for both health and spiritual well-being.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant 'Z' shaped limb stretching out from a body, making you think of 'zhī' for limb. The character 肢 looks like a person (the radical 肉) with a limb (the character's components) reaching out, creating a vivid image of the word's meaning.
Meanings of 肢体
zhītǐ(zhi1ti3)
1limb
2limbs and trunk
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About 肢体
肢体Simplified
肢體Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 肢体
Quick Contrast
肢体 (limbs) vs 身体 (body) — use 肢体 when specifically referring to limbs, while 身体 encompasses the entire physical body.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant 'Z' shaped limb stretching out from a body, making you think of 'zhī' for limb. The character 肢 looks like a person (the radical 肉) with a limb (the character's components) reaching out, creating a vivid image of the word's meaning.
Usage Notes
肢体 is more formal and often used in educational or medical contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like 身体 (shēn tǐ), which means 'body' in a more general sense. Common collocations include 肢体动作 (zhī tǐ dòng zuò - limb movements) and 肢体语言 (zhī tǐ yǔ yán - body language).
HSK Study Tips
肢体 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects well to HSK 2 and 3 words related to body parts, such as 手 (shǒu - hand) and 脚 (jiǎo - foot). Students should focus on understanding its usage in relation to other body-related terms.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the health of the limbs (肢体) is closely linked to the balance of qi (气), and practices like tai chi emphasize the movement of limbs for both health and spiritual well-being.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 肢体 with 身体 (shēn tǐ), which means 'body' in a general sense. For example, saying '我有很多肢体' (I have many limbs) is incorrect; it should be '我有一个健康的身体' (I have a healthy body).
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Common Confusions with 肢体
肢体vs体
tǐ
体 is often used in various contexts related to body and has visual similarities with other characters.
肢体vs肢
zhī
肢体 contains the character 肢, which can be confused with other characters due to similar shapes.
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Cultural Notes for 肢体
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the health of the limbs (肢体) is closely linked to the balance of qi (气), and practices like tai chi emphasize the movement of limbs for both health and spiritual well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions about 肢体
肢体 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it is more likely found in academic or medical discussions. In casual contexts, people might refer to specific limbs like 手 (hands) or 腿 (legs) instead.
肢体 (zhī tǐ) specifically refers to limbs, while 身体 (shēn tǐ) means the body in a more general sense. 身体 encompasses the whole body, including the trunk, limbs, and internal organs.
肢体 (zhī tǐ) refers to limbs or the body as a whole, including both the limbs and trunk. It's often used in medical or anatomical contexts to describe physical parts of the body.
You can use 肢体 in a sentence to discuss physical movements or injuries, for example: '他的肢体动作非常优雅' which means 'His limb movements are very graceful.' This highlights the use of the term in describing motion or appearance.
It is pronounced as 'zhī tǐ', with the first syllable in the first tone and the second in the third tone.
While it primarily refers to limbs, it can also encompass discussions about the body as a whole, particularly in technical terms.
