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Expressing 'both arms' with 双臂 (shuāngbì)
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双臂 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
The noun 双臂 (shuāngbì) means 'both arms' and is a slightly formal way to refer to a person's two arms together. It appears in literary, journalistic, and narrative contexts, often when describing injuries, physical gestures, or embraces. The prefix 双 (double/both) combined with 臂 (arm) makes the meaning clear and specific.
Examples
他张开双臂，紧紧地拥抱了妈妈。
tā zhāngkāi shuāngbì, jǐnjǐn de yōngbào le māma.
He opened his arms wide and hugged his mother tightly.
那位运动员举起双臂庆祝胜利。
nà wèi yùndòngyuán jǔqǐ shuāngbì qìngzhù shènglì.
The athlete raised both arms to celebrate the victory.
孩子伸开双臂跑向爸爸。
háizi shēnkāi shuāngbì pǎo xiàng bàba.
The child spread open both arms and ran toward dad.