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手臂
shǒu bì
Meaning
- arm (from shoulder to wrist); (fig.) assistant; helper
Definition
指胳膊，包括上臂和前臂；也比喻得力的助手或骨干力量。
Refers to the arm, including the upper arm and forearm; also metaphorically refers to a capable assistant or backbone force.
Usage
作为名词使用，既可指人体部位，也可用于比喻义。
Used as a noun, referring to a body part or metaphorically.
Examples
- 1 他举起手臂，示意大家安静。 (He raised his arm to signal everyone to be quiet.)
- 2 这位领导有很多得力的手臂，帮他处理各种事务。 (This leader has many capable assistants to help him handle various affairs.)
- 3 摔跤时，他伤到了手臂。 (He hurt his arm while wrestling.)
- 4 她把手臂搭在朋友肩膀上，一起走路。 (She put her arm on her friend's shoulder as they walked together.)
- 5 这些志愿者是社区服务的重要手臂。 (These volunteers are an important backbone of community service.)
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