胳膊 (gēbo) — how to say "arm" in Chinese

Measure word: 只 (zhī)

胳膊

Arm

Character composition

armpit

shoulder, arm

Radicals / Keys

Meat

#130 · ròu · 6 strokes

Synonyms

arm (from shoulder to wrist)

bì · formal, anatomical term

Examples

昨天打篮球的时候,我不小心摔倒了,现在胳膊还有点疼。

Yesterday while playing basketball, I accidentally fell, and now my arm still hurts a bit.

胳膊疼。

Arm hurts.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "arm" in Chinese?

"arm" in Chinese is 胳膊 (gēbo).

What does 胳膊 mean in English?

胳膊 (gēbo) means "Arm".

How is 胳膊 pronounced?

It is pronounced gēbo (written as gebo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "arm" in Chinese characters?

It is written 胳膊.

What HSK level is 胳膊?

胳膊 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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