four limbs; arms and legs
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
the four limbs; arms and legs (of humans); four legs (of animals)
Used in anatomical and zoological contexts. For humans, refers collectively to both arms and legs; for animals, refers to the four walking appendages.
Tā他
de的
sì四
zhī肢
fēi非
cháng常
qiáng强
zhuàng壮
。
His four limbs are very strong.
Zhè这
zhī只
gǒu狗
de的
sì四
zhī肢
hěn很
duǎn短
。
This dog's four legs are very short.
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Yī医
shēng生
zhèng正
zài在
jiǎn检
chá查
bìng病
rén人
de的
sì四
zhī肢
huó活
dòng动
néng能
lì力
。
The doctor is examining the patient's limb mobility.
Qīng青
wā蛙
de的
sì四
zhī肢
shì适
hé合
tiào跳
yuè跃
hé和
yóu游
yǒng泳
。
The frog's four limbs are suitable for jumping and swimming.