Character: 臂
1. Character Basics
Radical: 月 (meat radical, also used for body parts)
Stroke Count: 17
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: bì (fourth tone)
3. Meaning
Arm, limb.
4. Common Words
- 手臂 (shǒu bì): arm
- 臂力 (bì lì): arm strength
- 左臂 (zuǒ bì): left arm
5. Grammar & Usage
臂 is used as a noun to refer to the arm or limb of a person or animal.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the character 臂 is often used in idioms and expressions related to strength and physical ability, such as "臂力过人" (having exceptional arm strength).
7. Example Sentence
他用力挥动手臂。
He waved his arm forcefully.
8. Memory Tips
Think of 臂 as a representation of an arm with the 月 radical indicating it's a body part.