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肩 (jiān, shoulder) vs 肩膀 (jiānbǎng, shoulder) — use 肩膀 for the anatomical term; 肩 is more abstract or poetic.
Common mistakes include confusing 肩膀 with other body parts like 背 (bèi, back) or 手 (shǒu, hand). This term is generally informal, used in everyday conversation. Ensure you use the correct tone; '肩' (jiān) is first tone, and '膀' (bǎng) is third tone.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 肩膀 connects with other body-related terms. Focus on memorizing its pronunciation and meaning, as well as practicing sentences that describe actions involving the shoulders.
Learners often confuse 肩膀 with the word for 'back' (背, bèi). For example, saying '我背膀疼' instead of '我肩膀疼' is incorrect. Always remember 肩膀 specifically refers to the shoulder.
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How to say shoulder in Chinese
“shoulder” in Chinese is肩膀
肩膀 (jiān bǎng) refers to the shoulder, which is the joint connecting the arm to the torso. It is often used in both anatomical and metaphorical contexts, such as expressing support or burden-sharing, as in 'shouldering a responsibility'.
When to use 肩膀
Common mistakes include confusing 肩膀 with other body parts like 背 (bèi, back) or 手 (shǒu, hand). This term is generally informal, used in everyday conversation. Ensure you use the correct tone; '肩' (jiān) is first tone, and '膀' (bǎng) is third tone.
肩膀 or something close to it
肩 (jiān, shoulder) vs 肩膀 (jiānbǎng, shoulder) — use 肩膀 for the anatomical term; 肩 is more abstract or poetic.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 肩膀 with the word for 'back' (背, bèi). For example, saying '我背膀疼' instead of '我肩膀疼' is incorrect. Always remember 肩膀 specifically refers to the shoulder.
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Grammar Patterns of 肩膀
肩膀 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他被一颗跳弹打伤了____。
He was wounded in the shoulder by a ricochet.
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You would say '我肩膀疼' (wǒ jiān bǎng téng).
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