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

HSK 4

跑步后我的小腿很酸。

Pǎobù hòu wǒ de xiǎotuǐ hěn suān.

My calves are sore after running.

HSK 7-9

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