Definition
肌 (jī) is a bound morpheme (b.f.) in Chinese, meaning it cannot stand alone as an independent word. It appears in compounds related to muscle or flesh, such as 肌肉 (muscle), 肌肤 (skin), and 心肌 (cardiac muscle). It specifically refers to the organic tissue of animals, including humans.
b.f.
(bound form) muscle(bound form) flesh
Examples
- ，。Tā jīngcháng duànliàn, jī ròu hěn jiēshi.He exercises often, and his muscles are strong.
- 。Zhè zhǒng hùfū pǐn kěyǐ yǒuxiào gǎishàn jī fū zhuàngtài.This skincare product can effectively improve the condition of the skin.
- 。Yīshēng jiànyì tā zuò yí cì xīn jī jiǎnchá.The doctor recommended he do a cardiac check-up.
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