Definition
This character is a bound morpheme (b.f.) meaning 'thumb' or 'big toe'. It cannot be used alone; you must attach it to another character. The most common compound is 拇指 (thumb/big toe). Also seen in 大拇指 (thumb) and 拇趾 (big toe).
b.f.
thumbbig toe (used as a bound morpheme in compounds)
Examples
- 。Tā de dà mǔ zhǐ shòu shāng le.Her thumb was injured.
- 。Rén de dà mǔ zhǐ zuì yǒulì.The thumb is the strongest finger.
- 拇。Wǒ de mǔ zhǐ tī dào shítou le.My big toe hit a stone.
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