- 手臂 shǒubì armthe human arm from the shoulder to the wrist
- 双臂 shuāngbì both armsboth arms; two arms
- 右臂 yòubì right arm
- 一臂之力 yībìzhīlì a helping handa bit of help; a helping hand
- 前臂 qiánbì forearmthe part of the human arm between the elbow and the wrist
- 臂膀 bìbǎng armthe arm of a person
- 臂弯 bìwān crook of the armThe part of the arm where the upper arm and forearm meet on the inside; the bend of the arm
- 失之交臂 shīzhījiāobì to brush pastTo rub shoulders or brush arms with someone while passing by
- 上臂 shàngbì upper armThe part of the human arm extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
- 胳臂 gēbei armThe part of the body between the shoulder and the wrist
- 振臂 zhènbì to raise one's armto wave or raise one's arm, often to express strong emotion or to rally others
- 左膀右臂 zuǒbǎngyòubì capable assistant(idiom) a right-hand man; a trusted assistant or key aide; literally "left and right arms"
- 臂章 bìzhāng armbandarmband or shoulder patch worn on the upper sleeve to indicate rank, status, or affiliation; sleeve insignia
- 臂力 bìlì arm strengththe physical strength of the arms
- 三头六臂 sāntóuliùbì exceptional capabilityLiterally "three heads and six arms"; used to describe someone with superhuman abilities or extraordinary resourcefulness. This term originally referred to the appearance of certain Buddhist deities like [[阿修罗|阿修羅|a1 xiu1 luo2]], symbolizing their immense power.
- 长臂猿 chángbìyuán gibbona small, long-armed ape of the family Hylobatidae, native to the tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia
- 悬臂 xuánbì cantilevera part of a machine that extends outwards like an arm and is typically used to support a load or pick up objects
- 摇臂 yáobì rocker arma lever or mechanical arm that rocks on a pivot, used in machinery like engines and cameras
- 膀臂 bǎngbì armupper arm; the entire arm from shoulder to hand
- 振臂一呼 zhènbìyīhū to issue a call for action(idiom) to raise one's hand and issue a rousing call; to rally others for a cause or action
- 力臂 lìbì lever armarm of force in physics; the perpendicular distance from the fulcrum or axis of rotation to the line of action of a force
- 螳臂挡车 tángbìdǎngchē to overrate oneselfa mantis trying to stop a chariot; to overrate one's own power and attempt the impossible
- 臂助 bìzhù to helpto assist or provide help, often implying a helping hand as in the expression [[一臂之力|一臂之力|yi1 bi4 zhi1 li4]]
- 螳臂当车 tángbìdāngchē to overrate oneselflit. a mantis trying to stop a chariot; used to describe someone who overestimates their own strength and attempts something impossible that is destined for failure
- 交臂 jiāobì very closearm in arm; very close together, often used to describe missing an opportunity while standing right next to it or meeting a close friend
- 臂肘 bìzhǒu elbowthe joint where the arm bends
- 如臂使指 rúbìshǐzhǐ to have perfect commandas the arm moves the finger; to direct someone or something freely and effortlessly; to have smooth and easy command of a situation
- 奋臂 fènbì to raise one's armsTo raise one's arms and stand up; to get up and go; to swing one's arms as a sign of vigorous action or enthusiasm.
- 重臂 zhòngbì resistance armthe arm of a lever to which the weight or resistance is applied; the distance between the fulcrum and the point where the load is hung
- 袒胸露臂 tǎnxiōnglùbì to bare one's chest and armsTo have the chest and arms exposed; dressed in a revealing or low-cut manner.
- 英仙臂 yīngxiānbì Perseus ArmThe Perseus spiral arm of our galaxy
- 交臂失之 jiāobìshīzhī to miss narrowlyTo miss someone by a narrow chance; to let an opportunity slip through one's fingers.
- 攘臂而起 rǎngbì'érqǐ to be ready for actionTo roll up one's sleeves and stand up excitedly, ready to act.
- 下臂 xiàbì forearmThe lower part of the human arm between the elbow and the wrist
- 九折臂 jiǔzhébì experienced doctor(literary) an experienced doctor or expert; metaphor for someone who has gained wisdom and skill through repeated failure or hardship
- 人马臂 rénmǎbì Sagittarius ArmThe Sagittarius spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy
- 使臂使指 shǐbìshǐzhǐ to command freelyto direct or control someone as easily as the brain directs the arms and fingers; to command as one wishes without any constraint
- 割臂盟 gēbìméng secret marriage agreementA secret agreement to marry or a solemn vow of mutual fidelity between lovers
- 割臂盟公 gēbìménggōng solemn vow of lovea solemn marriage vow or secret engagement between lovers, derived from a practice of cutting the arm to pledge loyalty
- 助一臂之力 zhùyībìzhīlì to lend a helping handto give someone a hand; to help someone out with a bit of effort
- 双臂抱胸 shuāngbìbàoxiōng with arms crossedwith arms crossed across the chest
- 唱臂 chàngbì tonearmthe tracking arm of a record player or gramophone
- 弓臂 gōngbì bow limb(archery) the limb or arm of a bow
- 把臂 bǎbì to hold armsto hold someone's arm as a sign of friendship, intimacy, or trust; often used to describe friends walking arm in arm
- 抱臂 bàobì to cross one's armsto fold or cross one's arms across the chest
- 振臂高呼 zhènbìgāohū to raise one's arm and shoutTo swing one's arms and shout loudly to inspire or rally people.
- 捋臂揎拳 luōbìxuānquán to roll up one's sleevesto roll up one's sleeves and bare one's fists, meaning to be eager to get started or to show a readiness to fight; describes a person who is acting in a rough or aggressive manner
- 掉臂 diàobì to swing one's arms and leave(literary) to swing or wave one's arms while walking away (often as a signal of refusal or unconcern), or to leave someone behind without looking back
- 掉臂不顾 diàobìbùgù to walk out on someoneto swing one's arms and walk away without looking back; to abandon someone or something without a second thought
Sources
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- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH