fei4腓
Jyutpingfei4
Yalefèih
Definition
The calf of the leg, or to protect, abuse, or refer to the fibula.
- calf of the leg
- technicalfibula
- literaryto protect
- literaryto abuse; to decay or wilt
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the calf muscle area of the lower leg. It is almost exclusively used in the context of physical fitness, sports, or describing muscle soreness after exercise. While it shares a character with medical terminology for the fibula, in daily speech, it is purely a body part term.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
After running, their calves feel very sore.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 髀, which refers to the thigh. Using 腓 when you mean your thigh will cause confusion as they are distinct muscle groups.
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Grammar guides
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