肌肉
When you talk about your body, you will definitely talk about 肌肉 (jīròu). This word means 'muscle'. Your muscles help you move, lift things, and even smile!
Think about when you exercise: you are making your 肌肉 stronger. If you eat well and exercise, your 肌肉 will be healthy. You can also say someone has strong 肌肉 if they are powerful.
When you want to talk about the 'muscle' in Chinese, you use the word 肌肉 (jīròu). This word is a noun and is commonly used to refer to the tissues in your body that help you move. You can also use 肌肉 to describe the muscles of animals.
For example, if you say someone has strong muscles, you would use 肌肉. It's a straightforward term, so don't overthink it.
When talking about muscles in Chinese, you'll often hear the word 肌肉 (jīròu). This term literally combines 'muscle' (肌, jī) and 'flesh/meat' (肉, ròu). It's a straightforward way to refer to the tissues that allow us to move.
You can use it for specific muscles, like 说二头肌 (shuō èrtóujī - biceps) or general muscle groups. If someone says they want to 练肌肉 (liàn jīròu), they mean they want to build or train their muscles. It's a very common and practical word for fitness, health, and anatomy discussions.
When discussing the human body or even animal anatomy, 肌肉 (jīròu) refers to muscle. It's the tissue responsible for movement, strength, and maintaining posture. For example, you might talk about building strong 肌肉 through exercise.
Beyond its literal meaning, 肌肉 can also be used figuratively to describe something that provides strength or power, though this is less common. Think of it as the physical embodiment of power or resilience. Understanding 肌肉 is fundamental for describing physical attributes and activities in Chinese.
§ Don't Confuse 肌肉 (jīròu) with 'Strength'
Many English speakers learning Chinese sometimes use 肌肉 (jīròu) when they actually mean 'strength' or 'power'. While muscles are related to strength, they aren't the same thing. Think of it this way: having big muscles doesn't automatically mean you're strong. And you can be strong without being super muscular. In Chinese, 'strength' is usually 力量 (lìliàng) or 力气 (lìqi).
- DEFINITION
- 力量 (lìliàng): Strength; power.
他很有力量。(Tā hěn yǒu lìliàng.) - He has a lot of (strength).
- DEFINITION
- 力气 (lìqi): Physical strength; effort.
我没力气了。(Wǒ méi lìqi le.) - I don't have any (physical strength) left.
§ Using 肌肉 for Specific Body Parts
While 肌肉 (jīròu) means 'muscle' generally, Chinese often uses more specific terms or combines 肌肉 with a body part for clarity, especially when talking about something like 'abs' or 'biceps'. It's not wrong to say 腹部肌肉 (fùbù jīròu) for 'abdominal muscles', but there are more natural ways to say it. For instance, 'abs' is commonly 腹肌 (fùjī).
Abs (abdominal muscles): Instead of 腹部肌肉 (fùbù jīròu), use 腹肌 (fùjī).
- DEFINITION
- 腹肌 (fùjī): Abdominal muscles; abs.
他有很明显的腹肌。(Tā yǒu hěn míngxiǎn de fùjī.) - He has very clear (abs).
Biceps: While you could say 二头肌 (èrtóujī) which directly means 'two-headed muscle', it's sometimes simplified or just understood in context. But generally, 二头肌 is the standard.
- DEFINITION
- 二头肌 (èrtóujī): Biceps.
他的二头肌很发达。(Tā de èrtóujī hěn fādá.) - His (biceps) are very developed.
§ Overusing 肌肉 When Talking About Being Muscular
While you use 肌肉 (jīròu) to describe muscles, you don't always directly say 'has muscles' to describe a muscular person. There are more natural ways to express this. For example, 'muscular' can be 强壮 (qiángzhuàng) (strong/sturdy) or 有肌肉 (yǒu jīròu) (has muscles, but often used with an adjective like 发达 (fādá) 'developed').
Muscular/Strong: Use 强壮 (qiángzhuàng).
- DEFINITION
- 强壮 (qiángzhuàng): Strong; robust; sturdy.
他看起来很强壮。(Tā kàn qǐlái hěn qiángzhuàng.) - He looks very (strong/muscular).
Well-developed muscles: Use 肌肉发达 (jīròu fādá).
这个人肌肉发达。(Zhège rén jīròu fādá.) - This person (has well-developed muscles/is muscular).
How Formal Is It?
"通过检查肌肉组织，医生可以诊断出疾病。 (Tōngguò jiǎnchá jīròu zǔzhī, yīshēng kěyǐ zhěnduàn chū jíibìng.) By examining muscle tissue, doctors can diagnose diseases."
"他每天锻炼，所以肌肉很发达。 (Tā měitiān duànliàn, suǒyǐ jīròu hěn fādá.) He exercises every day, so his muscles are well-developed."
"我拉伤了肌腱，现在走路有点疼。 (Wǒ lāshāng le jījiàn, xiànzài zǒulù yǒudiǎn téng.) I pulled a tendon, and now it hurts a bit to walk."
"小熊很有力气，可以搬动大石头。 (Xiǎo xióng hěn yǒu lìqì, kěyǐ bāndòng dà shítou.) The little bear has a lot of strength and can move big rocks."
"那个猛男健身很厉害，肌肉线条特别好。 (Nàgè měngnán jiànshēn hěn lìhài, jīròu xiàntiáo tèbié hǎo.) That muscular guy is really good at working out; his muscle definition is excellent."
Aussprachehilfe
- Beginners sometimes struggle with the 'j' sound, which is similar to the 'j' in 'jeep' but with the tongue tip slightly further back.
- The 'i' in 'jī' is like the 'ee' in 'see.'
- The 'r' in 'ròu' is a retroflex 'r,' similar to the 'r' in 'red' but with the tongue curled back slightly more.
- The 'ou' in 'ròu' is like the 'ou' in 'boat.'
- Ensure the tones are distinct: 'jī' is high and flat (first tone), and 'ròu' is falling (fourth tone).
Wichtige Grammatik
Nouns like 肌肉 (jīròu) can be modified by adjectives to describe their qualities. For example, 强壮 (qiángzhuàng - strong) can describe muscle.
他有强壮的肌肉。(Tā yǒu qiángzhuàng de jīròu.) - He has strong muscles.
Measure words are often used with nouns in Chinese. While 肌肉 generally doesn't require a specific measure word for 'a muscle' in general conversation, if referring to a specific group or piece of muscle, you might use 块 (kuài - piece/lump).
这块肌肉很痛。(Zhè kuài jīròu hěn tòng.) - This muscle is very sore.
To talk about 'doing' something with muscles, you can use verbs like 锻炼 (duànliàn - to exercise) or 训练 (xùnliàn - to train).
他每天锻炼肌肉。(Tā měitiān duànliàn jīròu.) - He exercises his muscles every day.
When discussing the function or state of muscles, you can use verbs such as 收缩 (shōusuō - to contract) or 放松 (fàngsōng - to relax).
运动后肌肉会收缩。(Yùndòng hòu jīròu huì shōusuō.) - Muscles will contract after exercise.
You can use 肌肉 in compound nouns to create more specific terms, like 肌肉男 (jīròunán - muscular man) or 肌肉酸痛 (jīròu suāntòng - muscle soreness).
他是一个肌肉男。(Tā shì yīgè jīròunán.) - He is a muscular man.
Beispiele nach Niveau
他有强壮的肌肉。
He has strong muscles.
强壮 (qiángzhuàng) means strong.
运动让我的肌肉酸痛。
Exercise makes my muscles sore.
酸痛 (suāntòng) means sore/aching.
这只猫的肌肉很发达。
This cat's muscles are well-developed.
发达 (fādá) means developed/well-developed.
多吃蛋白质有助于肌肉生长。
Eating more protein helps muscle growth.
蛋白质 (dànbáizhì) means protein; 生长 (shēngzhǎng) means growth.
他每天锻炼肌肉。
He exercises his muscles every day.
锻炼 (duànliàn) means to exercise/train.
我感觉我的肌肉很紧张。
I feel my muscles are very tense.
紧张 (jǐnzhāng) means tense.
跑步可以增强腿部肌肉。
Running can strengthen leg muscles.
增强 (zēngqiáng) means to strengthen; 腿部 (tuǐbù) means leg part.
医生说我需要放松肌肉。
The doctor said I need to relax my muscles.
放松 (fàngsōng) means to relax.
我喜欢运动，所以我的肌肉很强壮。
I like to exercise, so my muscles are strong.
他受伤了，肌肉有点疼。
He got injured, and his muscles hurt a bit.
多吃蛋白质对肌肉有好处。
Eating more protein is good for muscles.
跑步可以锻炼腿部肌肉。
Running can train leg muscles.
他的胳膊肌肉很大。
His arm muscles are big.
这块肉有很多肌肉。
This piece of meat has a lot of muscle.
做家务也能活动肌肉。
Doing housework can also move muscles.
医生说我需要放松肌肉。
The doctor said I need to relax my muscles.
运动后我的肌肉很酸。
My muscles are very sore after exercising.
很 (hěn) means 'very', indicating intensity. 酸 (suān) means 'sore'.
他有强壮的肌肉。
He has strong muscles.
强壮 (qiángzhuàng) means 'strong, robust'.
锻炼可以帮助你长肌肉。
Exercise can help you build muscle.
锻炼 (duànliàn) means 'to exercise'. 长 (zhǎng) means 'to grow, to develop'.
这条鱼有很多小肌肉。
This fish has many small muscles.
条 (tiáo) is a measure word for long, thin objects like fish. 小 (xiǎo) means 'small'.
她的腿部肌肉很发达。
Her leg muscles are well-developed.
腿部 (tuǐbù) means 'leg part'. 发达 (fādá) means 'developed, flourishing'.
按摩可以放松肌肉。
Massage can relax muscles.
按摩 (ànmó) means 'massage'. 放松 (fàngsōng) means 'to relax'.
撕裂的肌肉需要休息才能恢复。
Torn muscles need rest to recover.
撕裂 (sīliè) means 'torn'. 恢复 (huīfù) means 'to recover'.
为了保持健康，我们需要定期锻炼肌肉。
To stay healthy, we need to regularly exercise our muscles.
为了 (wèile) means 'in order to'. 定期 (dìngqī) means 'regularly'.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"肌肉记忆 (jīròu jìyì)"
Muscle memory
他通过反复练习，终于掌握了肌肉记忆，轻松地完成了这个动作。 (He finally mastered muscle memory through repeated practice and easily completed the action.)
neutral"一身肌肉 (yī shēn jīròu)"
Muscular; full of muscles
他坚持健身，现在练得一身肌肉。 (He keeps working out and now has a muscular physique.)
neutral"发达肌肉 (fādá jīròu)"
Developed muscles
这位运动员拥有发达的肌肉，力量惊人。 (This athlete has well-developed muscles and astonishing strength.)
neutral"肌肉酸痛 (jīròu suāntòng)"
Muscle soreness
运动后肌肉酸痛是正常的反应。 (Muscle soreness after exercise is a normal reaction.)
neutral"锻炼肌肉 (duànliàn jīròu)"
To build muscle; to exercise muscles
他每天都去健身房锻炼肌肉。 (He goes to the gym every day to build muscle.)
neutral"肌肉拉伤 (jīròu lāshāng)"
Muscle strain
不正确的姿势容易导致肌肉拉伤。 (Incorrect posture can easily lead to muscle strain.)
neutral"小块肌肉 (xiǎo kuài jīròu)"
Small muscle (often used informally to describe a less prominent muscle)
他虽然个子不高，但小块肌肉很有力。 (Although he's not tall, his smaller muscles are very strong.)
informal"肌肉萎缩 (jīròu wěisuō)"
Muscle atrophy
长期卧床可能会导致肌肉萎缩。 (Long-term bed rest can lead to muscle atrophy.)
formal"练肌肉 (liàn jīròu)"
To work out; to build muscle (shortened version of 锻炼肌肉)
周末他喜欢去健身房练肌肉。 (On weekends, he likes to go to the gym to work out.)
informal"肌肉发达 (jīròu fādá)"
Muscular; well-developed muscles
这位举重运动员肌肉发达，力量十足。 (This weightlifter is muscular and full of strength.)
neutralWortfamilie
Substantive
Tipps
Learn the Characters Separately
Break down 肌肉 (jīròu): 肌 (jī) means 'muscle' or 'flesh', and 肉 (ròu) means 'meat' or 'flesh'. This helps you understand how the two characters combine to form the specific meaning of 'muscle'.
Associate with Body Parts
Think about where you find muscles. When you learn other body parts like 胳膊 (gēbo) - arm or 腿 (tuǐ) - leg, try to connect 肌肉 to them, e.g., 胳膊肌肉 (gēbo jīròu) - arm muscles.
Use in Simple Sentences
Practice using 肌肉 in basic sentences. For example, 他有很多肌肉 (tā yǒu hěn duō jīròu) - He has a lot of muscles, or 我的肌肉很酸 (wǒ de jīròu hěn suān) - My muscles are very sore.
Visualize and Connect
When you hear or see 肌肉, try to visualize muscles in your body or in others. This visual association helps with memory retention.
Practice Pronunciation
The tones are jī (first tone) and ròu (fourth tone). Practice saying 肌肉 out loud multiple times to get the pronunciation correct and natural.
Relate to Exercise
Many people learn Chinese because they are interested in fitness. Connect 肌肉 to exercise vocabulary, like 锻炼肌肉 (duànliàn jīròu) - to exercise muscles or 强壮的肌肉 (qiángzhuàng de jīròu) - strong muscles.
Look for Related Words
Expand your vocabulary by learning words related to 肌肉, such as 肌肉男 (jīròu nán) - muscular man or 肌肉发达 (jīròu fādá) - well-developed muscles.
Use Flashcards
Create flashcards with 肌肉 on one side and 'muscle' on the other. Include a simple example sentence to reinforce its usage in context.
Listen to Native Speakers
Pay attention to how native speakers use 肌肉 in conversations, podcasts, or videos. This helps you understand its natural rhythm and common expressions.
Don't Confuse with 肉
While 肉 (ròu) can mean 'flesh', 肌肉 specifically refers to 'muscle'. Remember that 肉 alone more often means meat for consumption, e.g., 猪肉 (zhūròu) - pork.
Teste dich selbst 84 Fragen
Which of these is a part of your body that helps you move?
肌肉 (jīròu) means muscle, which helps you move. The other options are 'house', 'water', and 'book'.
If you lift heavy things, your ___ will become strong.
肌肉 (jīròu) means muscle. When you lift heavy things, your muscles become strong. The other options are 'eyes', 'ears', and 'hair'.
Which word describes the tissue that can contract?
肌肉 (jīròu) means muscle, which is a tissue that can contract. The other options are 'clothes', 'table', and 'food'.
跑步会让你的肌肉变得更强壮 (Pǎobù huì ràng nǐ de jīròu biàn de gèng qiángzhuàng). Running makes your muscles stronger.
Yes, running is a form of exercise that helps strengthen your muscles.
肌肉是一种软软的东西，不能动 (Jīròu shì yī zhǒng ruǎnruǎn de dōngxi, bù néng dòng). Muscles are soft things that cannot move.
No, muscles are tissues that can contract and move your body.
每个人都有肌肉 (Měi ge rén dōu yǒu jīròu). Everyone has muscles.
Yes, all humans have muscles.
Listen for 'muscles'.
Listen for 'exercise' and 'strengthen muscles'.
Listen for 'leg muscles' and 'sore'.
Read this aloud:
他的肌肉很结实。
Focus: jī ròu (muscles), jiē shi (strong)
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我喜欢跑步锻炼肌肉。
Focus: pǎo bù (running), duàn liàn (exercise), jī ròu (muscles)
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肌肉对身体很重要。
Focus: jī ròu (muscles), hěn zhòng yào (very important)
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This sentence means 'He has muscles.'
This sentence means 'Exercising muscles is good.'
This sentence means 'My muscles are sore.'
He goes to the gym every day to exercise his muscles.
Running can help you exercise your leg muscles.
His arm muscles are very strong.
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我喜欢有肌肉的身体。
Focus: jī ròu
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多吃蛋白质对肌肉有好处。
Focus: duō chī dàn bái zhì duì jī ròu yǒu hǎo chù
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锻炼肌肉需要时间和坚持。
Focus: duàn liàn jī ròu xū yào shí jiān hé jiān chí
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Describe a simple exercise you do and mention which muscles you use. (e.g., I run, I use my leg muscles.)
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Sample answer
我喜欢跑步，这会锻炼我的腿部肌肉。 (Wǒ xǐhuān pǎobù, zhè huì duànliàn wǒ de tuǐbù jīròu. I like running, this exercises my leg muscles.)
If someone is very strong, how would you describe their muscles in Chinese?
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他的肌肉很强壮。 (Tā de jīròu hěn qiángzhuàng. His muscles are very strong.)
Complete the sentence: After working out, my _______ feel tired.
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运动后，我的肌肉感觉很累。 (Yùndòng hòu, wǒ de jīròu gǎnjué hěn lèi. After exercising, my muscles feel very tired.)
他为什么去健身房？ (Tā wèishénme qù jiànshēnfáng? Why does he go to the gym?)
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他每天都去健身房。他想让自己的肌肉更强壮。 (Tā měitiān dōu qù jiànshēnfáng. Tā xiǎng ràng zìjǐ de jīròu gèng qiángzhuàng.)
他为什么去健身房？ (Tā wèishénme qù jiànshēnfáng? Why does he go to the gym?)
文章中提到他想让自己的肌肉更强壮。 (The passage mentions he wants to make his muscles stronger.)
文章中提到他想让自己的肌肉更强壮。 (The passage mentions he wants to make his muscles stronger.)
为什么这个运动员跑得很快？ (Wèishénme zhè ge yùndòngyuán pǎo de hěn kuài? Why does this athlete run fast?)
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这个运动员的腿部肌肉很发达，所以他跑得很快。 (Zhè ge yùndòngyuán de tuǐbù jīròu hěn fādá, suǒyǐ tā pǎo de hěn kuài.)
为什么这个运动员跑得很快？ (Wèishénme zhè ge yùndòngyuán pǎo de hěn kuài? Why does this athlete run fast?)
文章中直接说明腿部肌肉发达是跑得快的原因。 (The passage directly states that well-developed leg muscles are the reason for running fast.)
文章中直接说明腿部肌肉发达是跑得快的原因。 (The passage directly states that well-developed leg muscles are the reason for running fast.)
根据医生的话，什么有助于肌肉健康？ (Gēnjù yīshēng de huà, shénme yǒu zhù yú jīròu jiànkāng? According to the doctor, what helps with muscle health?)
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医生说，多运动可以帮助你的肌肉保持健康。 (Yīshēng shuō, duō yùndòng kěyǐ bāngzhù nǐ de jīròu bǎochí jiànkāng.)
根据医生的话，什么有助于肌肉健康？ (Gēnjù yīshēng de huà, shénme yǒu zhù yú jīròu jiànkāng? According to the doctor, what helps with muscle health?)
医生建议多运动以保持肌肉健康。 (The doctor recommends more exercise to keep muscles healthy.)
医生建议多运动以保持肌肉健康。 (The doctor recommends more exercise to keep muscles healthy.)
This sentence describes someone's muscles as being well-developed or strong. '他' (tā) means 'he/his', '的' (de) is a possessive particle, '肌肉' (jīròu) means 'muscle', '很' (hěn) means 'very', and '发达' (fādá) means 'developed/strong'. The correct order is 'His muscles are very developed'.
This sentence means 'Exercise makes my muscles stronger'. '运动' (yùndòng) means 'exercise', '让' (ràng) means 'to make/let', '我' (wǒ) means 'I/my', '的' (de) is a possessive particle, '肌肉' (jīròu) means 'muscle', '更' (gèng) means 'more', and '强壮' (qiángzhuàng) means 'strong'.
This sentence means 'His arm muscles are very big'. '他' (tā) means 'he/his', '的' (de) is a possessive particle, '手臂' (shǒubì) means 'arm', '肌肉' (jīròu) means 'muscle', '很' (hěn) means 'very', and '大' (dà) means 'big'.
Describe a time you felt physically strong. Use 肌肉.
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上周我搬了很重的箱子，感觉我的肌肉很强壮。我经常运动，所以我的肌肉比较发达。
Write about how exercise helps your muscles. Use 肌肉.
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锻炼可以帮助我们的肌肉变得更强壮，这对我们的健康很有好处。经常运动的人肌肉会比较结实。
Imagine you hurt your muscle. Describe what happened and how you felt. Use 肌肉.
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昨天我不小心拉伤了肌肉，现在感觉很疼痛。医生说我需要休息，让肌肉好好恢复。
运动后，为了帮助肌肉恢复，我们应该做什么？
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运动后，身体的肌肉会感到疲劳。适当的休息和营养补充对肌肉的恢复非常重要。如果肌肉持续疼痛，应该及时去看医生。
运动后，为了帮助肌肉恢复，我们应该做什么？
文章中提到“适当的休息和营养补充对肌肉的恢复非常重要”。
文章中提到“适当的休息和营养补充对肌肉的恢复非常重要”。
根据文章，除了力量训练，增加肌肉还需要什么？
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健身教练说，想要增加肌肉，除了力量训练，还需要均衡的饮食。蛋白质对于肌肉的生长尤其重要。所以，在训练后补充蛋白质很有必要。
根据文章，除了力量训练，增加肌肉还需要什么？
文章中提到“除了力量训练，还需要均衡的饮食。蛋白质对于肌肉的生长尤其重要。”
文章中提到“除了力量训练，还需要均衡的饮食。蛋白质对于肌肉的生长尤其重要。”
如果你长时间坐着感到颈部肌肉僵硬，可以怎么做？
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长时间坐在电脑前，很多人会感到颈部肌肉僵硬。站起来活动一下，或者做一些简单的颈部伸展运动，可以有效缓解肌肉不适。
如果你长时间坐着感到颈部肌肉僵硬，可以怎么做？
文章中提到“站起来活动一下，或者做一些简单的颈部伸展运动，可以有效缓解肌肉不适”。
文章中提到“站起来活动一下，或者做一些简单的颈部伸展运动，可以有效缓解肌肉不适”。
This sentence describes someone's muscles as being well-developed.
This sentence explains that regular exercise can strengthen muscles.
This sentence describes the feeling of muscle soreness after exercise.
她每天锻炼，所以______很结实。
The sentence talks about exercising daily and having a strong body. '肌肉' (jīròu) means muscle, which fits the context.
长时间不运动会导致______萎缩。
Lack of exercise often leads to '肌肉' (jīròu) atrophy, meaning muscles shrink. The other options don't fit as well.
举重运动员的______非常发达。
Weightlifters are known for having highly developed '肌肉' (jīròu), or muscles, due to their training.
感到疲劳时，按摩肌肉可以帮助放松。
Massaging muscles is a common way to help them relax when feeling tired. This statement is true.
所有肌肉都受我们的意识控制。
This statement is false. While some muscles (skeletal muscles) are voluntary, others (like heart muscle or smooth muscles in organs) are involuntary and not consciously controlled.
蛋白质是肌肉生长和修复的重要营养素。
Protein is indeed crucial for muscle growth and repair, especially for those who exercise regularly. This statement is true.
He goes to the gym every day to exercise his muscles.
The athlete's muscles are well-developed.
Lack of exercise for a long time can lead to muscle atrophy.
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她通过力量训练增强了肌肉。
Focus: 力量 (lìliàng)
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跑步可以锻炼腿部肌肉。
Focus: 腿部 (tuǐbù)
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这个动作需要核心肌肉的支撑。
Focus: 核心 (héxīn)
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Imagine you're giving advice to someone who wants to build muscle. Write a short paragraph in Chinese, suggesting two different types of exercises and two dietary tips. Use '肌肉' at least once.
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如果你想锻炼肌肉，我建议你多做力量训练和有氧运动。饮食方面，多吃富含蛋白质的食物，比如鸡胸肉和鸡蛋，还要确保摄入足够的蔬菜水果，保持健康均衡的饮食。
Describe a time you felt physically strong or when your muscles helped you achieve something difficult. Write 3-4 sentences in Chinese, using '肌肉' at least once.
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上周我搬家，有很多重物。我的手臂和腿部肌肉帮我搬动了所有的箱子和家具。虽然很累，但我觉得很有成就感，我的肌肉真的很给力。
You are explaining to a friend why it's important to stretch after exercise. Write 2-3 sentences in Chinese, explaining how stretching can help muscles. Use '肌肉' at least once.
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运动后拉伸非常重要，它能帮助你的肌肉放松，减少酸痛。经常拉伸也可以增加肌肉的柔韧性，从而降低受伤的风险。所以，别忘了拉伸你的肌肉！
根据这段文字，长期坚持体育锻炼对肌肉有什么好处？
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运动不仅能增强心肺功能，还能有效锻炼全身肌肉。长期坚持规律的体育锻炼，可以使肌肉更加结实有力，同时也能提高身体的代谢水平，帮助维持健康的体重。对于想增肌的人来说，合理的饮食搭配和专业的训练指导至关重要。
根据这段文字，长期坚持体育锻炼对肌肉有什么好处？
文章中明确提到“长期坚持规律的体育锻炼，可以使肌肉更加结实有力”。
文章中明确提到“长期坚持规律的体育锻炼，可以使肌肉更加结实有力”。
除了力量训练，文章中还提到了哪两个因素对肌肉生长很重要？
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一个专业的健身教练告诉我，要塑造好看的肌肉线条，不仅仅是力量训练，还需要注意饮食。特别是蛋白质的摄入量，直接影响肌肉的修复和增长。此外，充足的休息也同样重要，因为肌肉在休息时才能更好地恢复和生长。
除了力量训练，文章中还提到了哪两个因素对肌肉生长很重要？
文章指出“还需要注意饮食。特别是蛋白质的摄入量，直接影响肌肉的修复和增长。此外，充足的休息也同样重要”。
文章指出“还需要注意饮食。特别是蛋白质的摄入量，直接影响肌肉的修复和增长。此外，充足的休息也同样重要”。
根据这段文字，核心肌肉的主要作用不包括以下哪一项？
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最近，很多人开始关注核心肌肉的锻炼。核心肌肉位于身体躯干的深层，它们对于维持身体平衡、支撑脊柱以及提高运动表现都起着关键作用。增强核心肌肉不仅能改善体态，还能预防腰背疼痛。
根据这段文字，核心肌肉的主要作用不包括以下哪一项？
文章中提到核心肌肉的作用是“维持身体平衡、支撑脊柱以及提高运动表现”，没有提及增加心肺功能。
文章中提到核心肌肉的作用是“维持身体平衡、支撑脊柱以及提高运动表现”，没有提及增加心肺功能。
This sentence means 'Exercise can strengthen muscles.' The common structure is 'Subject + 可以 (can) + Verb + Object'.
This sentence means 'My muscles feel sore.' The structure '我的 (my) + 肌肉 (muscles) + 感到 (feel) + 酸痛 (sore)' is a natural way to express this feeling.
This sentence means 'He has strong muscles.' The adjective '强壮的 (strong)' comes before the noun '肌肉 (muscles)'.
经过长时间的锻炼，他的手臂上长出了结实的___。
这句话描述了锻炼后的结果，结实的部分通常是指肌肉。
老年人保持适度的运动有助于预防___萎缩。
老年人运动主要是为了保持肌肉力量，避免肌肉萎缩。
她全身的___线条流畅，一看就是经常跳舞的人。
跳舞能够塑造优美的肌肉线条。
举重运动员的___力量非常惊人，可以举起几百公斤的重量。
举重主要依靠肌肉的力量。
长时间保持一个姿势会导致___僵硬和疼痛。
肌肉僵硬和疼痛是长时间保持一个姿势的常见后果。
为了增进体能，他每天都会进行力量训练，以增强全身的___。
力量训练的目的就是增强肌肉。
Listen for the main activity and goal related to '肌肉'.
Pay attention to what happened to her leg muscles after training.
Identify the benefit of this exercise for the back muscles.
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为了保持身体健康，我计划每周去健身房锻炼肌肉。
Focus: 肌(jī)肉(ròu)
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医生建议我多做伸展运动，以增强核心肌肉的力量。
Focus: 核(hé)心(xīn)肌(jī)肉(ròu)
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过度使用肌肉可能会导致肌肉拉伤，所以要注意适度。
Focus: 肌(jī)肉(ròu)拉(lā)伤(shāng)
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Learn the Characters Separately
Break down 肌肉 (jīròu): 肌 (jī) means 'muscle' or 'flesh', and 肉 (ròu) means 'meat' or 'flesh'. This helps you understand how the two characters combine to form the specific meaning of 'muscle'.
Associate with Body Parts
Think about where you find muscles. When you learn other body parts like 胳膊 (gēbo) - arm or 腿 (tuǐ) - leg, try to connect 肌肉 to them, e.g., 胳膊肌肉 (gēbo jīròu) - arm muscles.
Use in Simple Sentences
Practice using 肌肉 in basic sentences. For example, 他有很多肌肉 (tā yǒu hěn duō jīròu) - He has a lot of muscles, or 我的肌肉很酸 (wǒ de jīròu hěn suān) - My muscles are very sore.
Visualize and Connect
When you hear or see 肌肉, try to visualize muscles in your body or in others. This visual association helps with memory retention.
Beispiel
多运动可以锻炼肌肉。
