四肢

四肢 sìzhī

Limbs (four limbs)

What 四肢 means

  1. Limbs (four limbs)

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四肢 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

四
sì
Four
肢
zhī
Limb (extremity)

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How to write 四肢

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四肢 in a sentence

他觉得四肢无力。
Tā juéde sìzhī wúlì.
He felt weak in all his limbs.
运动前要活动一下四肢。
Yùndòng qián yào huódòng yíxià sìzhī.
Loosen up your limbs before exercising.

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Questions about 四肢

What does 四肢 mean in English?

四肢 is pronounced sìzhī and means Limbs (four limbs).

How do you pronounce 四肢?

四肢 is sìzhī in pinyin — written sizhi without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 四肢?

四肢 is written with 2 characters: 四 (sì) Four, 肢 (zhī) Limb (extremity). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 四肢 an HSK word?

Yes — 四肢 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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