Chinese Character: 肌
1. Character Basics
Radical: 月 (ròu, flesh radical)
Stroke Count: 6
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: jī
3. Meaning
English meaning: muscle, flesh
4. Common Words
- 肌肉 (jī ròu) - muscle
- 肌肤 (jī fū) - skin, flesh
- 心肌 (xīn jī) - cardiac muscle, heart muscle
- 肌理 (jī lǐ) - texture of skin or muscle
- 面肌 (miàn jī) - facial muscle
5. Grammar & Usage
Usage notes:
- 主要用作名词，表示肌肉或肉体组织
- 常用于医学、解剖学和日常描述
- 可以组成复合词，表示不同类型的肌肉或与肌肉相关的概念
6. Cultural Background
The character "肌" is composed of "月" (flesh) and "几" (table). In Chinese medicine and culture, the concept of "肌肉" (muscles) is important for understanding the body's structure and health. Traditional Chinese medicine often emphasizes the balance and health of muscles and tissues.
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 他每天锻炼，肌肉很发达。
Pinyin: Tā měi tiān duànliàn, jīròu hěn fādá.
English: He exercises every day and has well-developed muscles.
8. Memory Tips
Mnemonic: The character "肌" has "月" (flesh radical) on the left and "几" (table) on the right. Imagine a table with meat or muscle on it.