Definition
臂膀 literally means 'upper arm', but is often used figuratively to refer to a reliable assistant or strong pillar of support — someone you can depend on like a 'right-hand man'. The physical sense is concrete and neutral; the figurative sense carries trust and emotional weight. In Chinese expressions, 臂膀 conveys both strength and loyalty.
n.
upper arm(figurative) strong supportreliable assistant
Examples
- 臂膀，。Tā de bì bǎng hěn jiēshi, dǎ lánqiú shí hěn yǒu lìliàng.His upper arms are very strong, giving him a lot of power when playing basketball.
- 臂膀，。Zhè wèi lǎo yuángōng shì gōngsī de bì bǎng, suǒyǒu xiàngmù dōu kào tā wánchéng.This veteran employee is the company's strong support; every project relies on him to get done.
- 臂膀，。Tā shuāidǎo shí shāng le bì bǎng, téng de lián shǒu dōu tái bù qǐlái.When he fell, he injured his upper arm, and it hurt so much he couldn't even lift his hand.
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