Chinese

jīròu
Meaning: muscle
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

肌
肉

Example sentences

Regular exercise can help us strengthen the power of our muscles.
運動有助於強化肌肉。
运动有助于强化肌肉。
Exercise helps to strengthen muscles.
運動前如果不做熱身,很容易造成肌肉損傷。
运动前如果不做热身,很容易造成肌肉损伤。
If you don't warm up before exercising, it's easy to cause muscle damage.
適度的運動可以幫助鬆弛緊張的肌肉。
适度的运动可以帮助松弛紧张的肌肉。
Moderate exercise can help relax tense muscles.

Usage Notes

Refers to the fibrous tissue in human or animal bodies that has the ability to contract, producing movement or maintaining the position of parts of the body.

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