English–Chinese

“thigh” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindà tuǐ

Example

医生检查了我的大腿,说没有骨折。yī shēng jiǎn chá le wǒ de dà tuǐ shuō méi yǒu gǔ zhé

The doctor examined my thigh and said there was no fracture.

Illustration for 大腿 (thigh)

How to say “thigh” in Chinese

“Thigh” in Chinese is 大腿 (dà tuǐ).

The substantial upper part of the leg, forming a strong bridge between the hip and the knee.

Full entry for 大腿: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 大腿

昨天骑车时我擦伤了大腿。zuó tiān qí chē shí wǒ cā shāng le dà tuǐ

I scraped my thigh while riding a bike yesterday.

Tips for using 大腿

  • This precise body-part term is useful in descriptions of exercise, pain, injuries, and clothing fit because those situations often depend on an exact location.

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