翅膀

chìbǎng

noun HSK 5 #4,700

Measure Word

一对翅膀 duì

Meanings

1 wing

Characters

upper arm; wing

Examples

HSK 4

我多么希望自己有一对翅膀。

Wǒ duōme xīwàng zìjǐ yǒu yíduì chìbǎng.

How I wish I had a pair of wings.

HSK 5

鸟展开了翅膀。

Niǎo zhǎnkāi le chìbǎng.

The bird spread its 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