cin4 bei3前臂
Jyutpingcin4 bei3
Yalechìhn bei
Definition
Forearm; the part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist.
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How it's used
While 前臂 is the standard anatomical term, it is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation. People usually refer to this area simply as 手臂 or specify the location by mentioning the elbow or wrist. You will mostly encounter this term in medical contexts, sports training, or when describing a specific injury.
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zek3隻jekExamples
After falling, his forearm swelled up quite a bit.
Did you stretch out your forearm muscles while exercising?
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