Learn a Chinese Character - 肢 (zhī) - Limb

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 月 (The "moon" radical, often related to the body in Chinese characters)

Stroke Count: 8 (The number of strokes to write the character)

Character Decomposition: 月 + 支 (The "moon" radical combines with "支", suggesting parts related to the body)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhī (First tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

肢 refers to a limb of the body, such as an arm or a leg. (“肢”指身体的四肢，如胳膊或腿。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 肢体 (zhī tǐ) - Limbs; the physical body
• 四肢 (sì zhī) - Four limbs
• 上肢 (shàng zhī) - Upper limbs

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

肢 is usually used as a noun. It can be combined with other words to describe different parts of the body. (“肢”通常用作名词，可与其他词组合描述身体的不同部位。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, the proper functioning of the limbs is considered important for overall health. (在中国传统医学和哲学中，四肢的正常运转被认为对整体健康很重要。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember that the "moon" radical often relates to the body, and "支" can be thought of as supporting parts, so together they form the concept of body limbs. (记住“月”字旁常与身体有关，“支”可理解为支撑部分，合起来就是身体的四肢概念。)