siu2 teoi2小腿
Jyutpingsiu2 teoi2
Yalesíu téui
Definition
Calf; the part of the leg between the thigh and the foot.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the back part of the lower leg. While it is a standard anatomical term, people often use the more colloquial term 腳肚 when talking about the fleshy part of the calf in everyday life.
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After running, her calves feel very sore.
Are you having a cramp? Why are you holding your calf?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 腳趾 which means toes, or 腳板 which refers to the sole of the foot.
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