Definition
肢体 refers specifically to the limbs (arms and legs) and sometimes the trunk, often used in medical or formal contexts. It differs from 四肢 (sì zhī), which strictly means the four limbs, and from 身 (shēn) or 人体 (rén tǐ), which refer to the whole body without emphasizing the limbs.
noun
limbs (arms and legs)bodylimbs and trunk
Examples
- 肢体。Tā de zhī tǐ zài shìgù zhōng shòushāng le.His limbs were injured in the accident.
- 肢体。Yújiā kěyǐ zēngjiā zhī tǐ de línghuóxìng.Yoga can increase the flexibility of your limbs.
- 肢体。Miànshì shí yào zhùyì zìjǐ de zhī tǐ yǔyán.In an interview, you should pay attention to your body language.
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