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肌肉 (jīròu) vs 肌腱 (jījiàn) — use 肌肉 when referring specifically to muscle tissue, while 肌腱 refers to tendons that connect muscles to bones.
Be careful not to confuse 肌肉 with merely 肉 (ròu), which refers to meat more generally. This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about health. It's common in phrases like '锻炼肌肉' (strengthen muscles).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 肌肉 connects with other health-related vocabulary like 健康 (jiànkāng, health) and 锻炼 (duànliàn, to exercise). Students should practice using it in sentences discussing fitness or health.
Learners often mistakenly use 肉 in place of 肌肉 when discussing physical fitness. For example, saying '我想要更强的肉' (I want stronger meat) instead of '我想要更强的肌肉' (I want stronger muscles) is incorrect.
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How to say muscle in Chinese
“muscle” in Chinese is肌肉
肌肉 (jīròu) refers to the muscle tissue in the body that enables movement and supports bodily functions. It is commonly used in contexts related to fitness, health, and anatomy, often discussing strength training, physical activity, or medical conditions affecting muscles.
When to use 肌肉
Be careful not to confuse 肌肉 with merely 肉 (ròu), which refers to meat more generally. This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about health. It's common in phrases like '锻炼肌肉' (strengthen muscles).
肌肉 or something close to it
肌肉 (jīròu) vs 肌腱 (jījiàn) — use 肌肉 when referring specifically to muscle tissue, while 肌腱 refers to tendons that connect muscles to bones.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 肉 in place of 肌肉 when discussing physical fitness. For example, saying '我想要更强的肉' (I want stronger meat) instead of '我想要更强的肌肉' (I want stronger muscles) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 肌肉
肌肉 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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最好先伸展一下僵硬的____。
It is better to stretch the tight muscles first.
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Cultural Notes for 肌肉
Unlike Western cultures that may emphasize bodybuilding and aesthetics, Chinese culture often focuses on balance and health in physical fitness, leading to different perceptions of muscle and strength.
Frequently Asked Questions about 肌肉
肌肉 specifically refers to muscle tissue, while 肉 more generally means meat.
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