soeng6 zi1上肢
Jyutpingsoeng6 zi1
Yaleseuhng jī
Definition
The upper limbs or upper body, typically referring to the arms and hands.
- the arms and hands; upper limbs
- the upper body; the parts above the abdomen
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How it's used
Medical professionals and fitness instructors use this term to refer specifically to the arms and shoulder girdle. It is a formal, clinical term that sounds unnatural in casual conversation when talking about everyday movements. Most people simply use 手臂 or 手 to describe these body parts in daily life.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social settings, as it sounds like you are reading a medical report or a textbook. Use 手臂 instead for general purposes.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
