calf (of the leg); gastrocnemius
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
calf (of the leg); the bulging muscular part at the back of the lower leg
A colloquial anatomical term referring specifically to the gastrocnemius muscle area; often used when describing cramps, soreness, or physical appearance.
Pǎo跑
bù步
zhī之
hòu后
wǒ我
de的
tuǐ腿
dù肚
zi子
hěn很
suān酸
。
My calves are very sore after running.
Tā他
de的
tuǐ腿
dù肚
zi子
tū突
rán然
chōu抽
jīn筋
le了
。
He suddenly got a cramp in his calf.
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Yóu游
yǒng泳
néng能
ràng让
tuǐ腿
dù肚
zi子
biàn变
de得
gèng更
jiē结
shi实
。
Swimming can make your calves become stronger.
Yī医
shēng生
qīng轻
qīng轻
àn按
le了
àn按
tā他
téng疼
tòng痛
de的
tuǐ腿
dù肚
zi子
。
The doctor gently pressed on his painful calf.