flesh in Chinese
flesh in Chinese is 肉, 皮肤 — flesh means the soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
flesh in Chinese
肉
Pronounced: ròu
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
皮肤
Pronounced: pí fū
The skin of a human or animal.
What does "flesh" mean?
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noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
"The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone."
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noun The physical body itself, especially when contrasted with the mind or spirit.
"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak after a long run."
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noun The soft, edible part of a fruit or vegetable, beneath the skin.
"The flesh of a ripe peach should be soft and juicy."
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verb To flesh out: to add detail and substance to something, such as an idea or a plan.
"The author spent months trying to flesh out the minor characters in her novel."
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flesh in a sentence
- The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone.
- The arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely.
- The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak after a long run.
- Monks spoke of disciplining the flesh as part of their daily prayer life.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "flesh" in Chinese?
"flesh" in Chinese is 肉, 皮肤. flesh means: The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
How do you pronounce 肉?
"flesh" in Chinese is 肉, pronounced "ròu".
How do you use "flesh" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone." In Chinese, "flesh" is 肉, 皮肤.
Are there other ways to say "flesh" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "flesh": 肉, 皮肤.
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