Definition
臂 is a bound form meaning 'arm'. It cannot be used alone as a standalone word; it always appears in compound words such as 手臂 (arm), 臂膀 (arm), and 前臂 (forearm). In everyday speech, the more common word for arm is 胳膊.
b.f.
arm (bound form, used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Tā de shǒu bei hěn cháng.His arms are very long.
- 臂，。Tā yònglì yì huī shǒubei, rēng chū le qiú.He swung his arm and threw the ball.
- 。Tā de bei lì hěn qiáng.His arm strength is very strong.
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