翅膀

chìbǎng

noun HSK 7-9 #4,700

Measure Word

一对翅膀 duì

Meanings

1 wing

Characters

upper arm; wing

Examples

HSK 3

鸟展开了翅膀。

Niǎo zhǎnkāi le chìbǎng.

The bird spread its wings.

HSK 3

我多么希望自己有一对翅膀。

Wǒ duōme xīwàng zìjǐ yǒu yīduì chìbǎng.

How I wish I had a pair of wings.

Tips

usage

翅膀硬了 (chìbǎng yìng le, 'wings have hardened') is an expression meaning someone has become independent or capable enough to go on their own.

Stroke Order

翅 chì

膀 bǎng