Writing
臂 (bì) — how to say "arm" in Chinese
臂
Arm (from shoulder to wrist)
noun
Radicals / Keys
肉
Meat
#130 · ròu · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
双臂交叉
shuāng bì jiāo chā
cross arms
Examples
他昨天打球时不小心伤了右臂。
He accidentally injured his right arm while playing ball yesterday.
我的臂很长。
My arms are long.
Frequently asked questions
How to say arm in Mandarin?
"arm" in Chinese is 臂 (bì).
What does 臂 mean in English?
臂 (bì) means "Arm (from shoulder to wrist)".
How is 臂 pronounced?
It is pronounced bì (written as bi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "arm" in Chinese characters?
It is written 臂 and has 17 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 臂?
臂 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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