Definition
四肢 (sì zhī) specifically means the four limbs — arms and legs — as a set. 肢体 (zhī tǐ) is broader: it can mean 'limbs' generally or include the trunk (body). 四方 (sì fāng) is unrelated — it means 'four directions' or 'square'.
noun
the four limbs (arms and legs)
Examples
- ，四肢。Tā xǐhuan pǎobù, yīnwèi kěyǐ duànliàn sì zhī.He likes running because it exercises the limbs.
- ，四肢。Tiānqì hěn lěng, chūmén qián qǐng bǎohù hǎo sì zhī.The weather is very cold; before going out, please protect your limbs.
- 四肢，。Tā de sì zhī hěn cháng, tiàowǔ hěn hǎokàn.Her limbs are long; she looks beautiful dancing.
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