肢体 (zhī tǐ) — limbs (arms and legs); body; limbs and trunk

Definition

Literally 'limbs and trunk' (a technical or formal word for the body). Use 四肢 when you mean only the arms and legs, and 身体 for everyday 'body'.

noun

limbs (arms and legs)bodylimbs and trunk

Measure word · 个

肢体。
Tā de zhī tǐ zài shì gù zhōng shòu shāng le.
His limbs were injured in the accident.
肢体。
Yú jiā kě yǐ zēng jiā zhī tǐ de líng huó xìng.
Yoga can increase the flexibility of your limbs.
肢体。
Miàn shì shí yào zhù yì zì jǐ de zhī tǐ yǔ yán.
In an interview, you should pay attention to your body language.

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