wrist

is composed of the radical (flesh) and (curved). signifies the human body, while originally means curved or winding and extends to twist or bend flexibly. Thus, refers to the part of the body that can twist and turn freely—the joint connecting the forearm to the palm, meaning the wrist.

Vocabulary of 腕

  • 腕錶 (wristwatch)
  • 鐵腕 (iron fist)

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