Definition
趾 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) meaning 'toe' or 'foot'. It does not stand alone as a word; you will find it in compounds like 脚趾 (toe), 趾甲 (toenail), and in the chengyu 趾高气扬 (walk with head high, implying arrogance). In literary or formal contexts, 趾 can also refer to the foot itself.
b.f.
(bound form) toefoot
Examples
- 。Tā de zhǐ jiǎ shòushāng le.His toenail was injured.
- 。Měi ge jiǎo shàng yǒu wǔ ge jiǎo zhǐ.Each foot has five toes.
- 。Tā yīnwèi chénggōng ér zhǐ gāo qì yáng.He got high and mighty because of his success.
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