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肌肉 (jī ròu): muscle

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
muscle
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • muscle
  • flesh

Chinese explanation

  • 人或动物身体上可以收缩和放松的组织,能产生力量,让身体运动。通常指身体表面的肉,也指通过锻炼变大的肌肉
  • 在日常用语中,常指身体的力量或强壮程度,如练肌肉。

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HSK 2

meat

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Example sentences

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In order to prepare for next month's marathon, he goes to the gym every day to train his muscles.

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After moving house, all my muscles are sore; even lifting my hand feels difficult.

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The bodybuilder's muscle definition is very obvious, attracting many spectators' attention.

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Sitting for long periods for work easily causes neck muscle stiffness, so the doctor suggested I stand up and move around every hour.

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She has been practicing yoga for three years; not only have her muscles become stronger, but her posture has also improved a lot.

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With aging, the body's muscle mass gradually decreases, so older adults need to appropriately supplement protein and do some strength training.

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