小腿

xiǎotuǐ

noun #17,104

Measure Word

一条小腿 tiáo

Meanings

1 lower leg (from knee to ankle); shank; calf

Characters

Literally 'small leg' - contrasts with 大腿 'big leg' (thigh).

Examples

跑步后我的小腿很酸。

Pǎobù hòu wǒ de xiǎotuǐ hěn suān.

My calves are sore after running.

他小腿受伤了，走路一瘸一拐的。

Tā xiǎotuǐ shòushāng le, zǒulù yì qué yì guǎi de.

He injured his lower leg and walks with a limp.

Tips

usage

小腿 is the lower leg (below the knee), while 大腿 is the upper leg/thigh. The calf muscle specifically is 小腿肚.

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo

腿 tuǐ