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    Referring to an arm with 胳膊 (gēbo)

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    Verb + 胳膊

    Explanation

    胳膊 (gēbo) means "arm," referring to the upper limb of the human body. It is a common noun used in everyday descriptions of physical actions. For example, 抓住了他的胳膊 means "grabbed his arm."

    Examples

    • 孩子抱住了妈妈的胳膊不肯放手。

      háizi bào zhù le māma de gēbo bù kěn fàngshǒu.

      The child held onto mom's arm and wouldn't let go.

    • 搬了一天的东西，我的胳膊都酸了。

      bān le yī tiān de dōngxi, wǒ de gēbo dōu suān le.

      After moving things all day, my arms are so sore.

    • 他胳膊上纹了一朵花的图案。

      tā gēbo shàng wén le yī duǒ huā de tú'àn.

      He has a flower pattern tattooed on his arm.

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