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翅
chì
Description
“翅”就是鸟或者昆虫身上用来飞的那部分。
"翅" refers to the part on birds or insects used for flying.
我们也常说“翅膀”，比如鸡翅是好吃的菜。
We also often say "翅膀", for example, chicken wings are a tasty dish.
Meanings
翅chì
wing (of a bird or insect)
鸟用翅飞上天空。
Birds use wings to fly into the sky.
鸡翅jīchì
chicken wing (as food)
我最爱吃辣鸡翅。
I love eating spicy chicken wings the most.
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Notes
- Etymology
翅 combines 羽 (feather) with 支 (phonetic), meaning the feathered part used to fly.
- Nuance
翅 rarely stands alone; usually appears in 翅膀 or food terms like 鸡翅、鱼翅.
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