(zhǐ) — (bound form) toe; foot

Definition

趾 (zhǐ) is a bound morpheme meaning 'toe', almost always part of 脚趾 or compounds like 趾高气扬 — it rarely stands alone.

bound form
(bound form) toefoot

Examples

  • Tā de zhǐ jiǎ shòu shāng le.
    His toenail was injured.
  • Měi gè jiǎo shàng yǒu wǔ gè jiǎo zhǐ.
    Each foot has five toes.
  • Tā yīn wèi chéng gōng ér zhǐ gāo qì yáng.
    He got high and mighty because of his success.
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