四肢 (sì zhī) — the four limbs (arms and legs)

Definition

Literally 'four limbs' — arms and legs as a set. 肢体 is broader, covering limbs and the torso, and is the formal/anatomical term.

noun
the four limbs (arms and legs)

Examples

  • 四肢
    Tā xǐ huan pǎo bù, yīn wèi kě yǐ duàn liàn sì zhī.
    He likes running because it exercises the limbs.
  • 四肢
    Tiān qì hěn lěng, chū mén qián qǐng bǎo hù hǎo sì zhī.
    The weather is very cold; before going out, please protect your limbs.
  • 四肢
    Tā de sì zhī hěn cháng, tiào wǔ hěn hǎo kàn.
    Her limbs are long; she looks beautiful dancing.

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