A2 noun Neutral #4,000 most common 1 min read

肌肉

ji rou /tɕí ʐòu/
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Muscle is the fundamental tissue that enables movement and physical strength in the body.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to fibrous tissue responsible for movement.
  • Often used in fitness to describe physical strength.
  • Essential for both biological function and appearance.

Overview

  1. 1概述：肌肉（Muscle）是生物体运动系统的核心组成部分，主要由肌纤维组成。通过神经系统的信号传导，肌肉能够收缩或舒张，从而驱动骨骼运动或维持身体姿态。在生物学层面，肌肉分为骨骼肌、平滑肌和心肌。2) 使用模式：在中文语境中，“肌肉”既可以作为生理学术语，也可以作为描述外貌的词汇。常与动词搭配使用，如“锻炼肌肉”、“增长肌肉”或“拉伤肌肉”。3) 常见语境：在健身房或运动场景中，人们常讨论如何“练出肌肉”；在医疗保健中，常涉及“肌肉酸痛”或“肌肉萎缩”等话题。此外，它也常出现在文学或影视作品中，用来形容男性强壮的体格。4) 近义词辨析：与“肌腱”（Tendon）不同，肌肉是收缩的主体，而肌腱是连接肌肉与骨骼的结缔组织。与“肉”（Meat）相比，“肌肉”强调的是生理功能和解剖结构，而“肉”更多指代作为食物的组织或身体表层的皮肉。

Examples

1

他经常锻炼，所以肌肉很发达。

everyday

He exercises often, so his muscles are well-developed.

2

运动员由于高强度训练导致肌肉拉伤。

formal

The athlete suffered a muscle strain due to high-intensity training.

3

看他那身肌肉，真让人羡慕。

informal

Look at his muscles, it's really enviable.

4

骨骼肌是人体运动系统的动力源。

academic

Skeletal muscle is the power source of the human movement system.

Common Collocations

锻炼肌肉 train muscles
肌肉酸痛 muscle soreness
肌肉拉伤 muscle strain

Common Phrases

肌肉男

muscular man

肌肉记忆

muscle memory

肌肉萎缩

muscle atrophy

Often Confused With

肌肉 vs 肥肉

Refers to body fat, which is the opposite of lean muscle tissue.

肌肉 vs 肌腱

Refers to tendons, the fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

Grammar Patterns

锻炼 + 肌肉 肌肉 + 酸痛 拥有 + 发达的 + 肌肉

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term '肌肉' is neutral and can be used in both formal medical discussions and casual fitness talk. Always use it when referring to the anatomical structure. Avoid using '肉' for specific muscle groups as it sounds imprecise.

Common Mistakes

Beginners sometimes confuse '肌肉' with '肥肉' (fat). Ensure you differentiate between lean muscle mass and body fat. Also, remember that '肌肉' is a count noun in some contexts but usually acts as a mass noun.

Tips

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Use with active verbs

Pair '肌肉' with verbs like '锻炼' (train) or '增长' (grow) to sound more natural when discussing fitness.

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Distinguish from meat

Never use '肉' when referring to anatomical muscles in a medical or scientific context; use '肌肉' instead.

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Fitness culture in China

In modern Chinese society, having visible muscles is increasingly associated with health, discipline, and aesthetic appeal.

Word Origin

The character '肌' originally referred to the flesh near the bones. Combined with '肉', it specifically denotes the contractile tissue.

Cultural Context

In China, the concept of building '肌肉' has evolved from purely functional strength for labor to a modern aesthetic goal linked to self-improvement and health.

Memory Tip

Think of '肌' as the character for 'flesh/body' and '肉' as 'meat'. Together they form the 'power' tissue of your body.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

可以用“肌肉发达”或“体格健壮”来形容。如果想表达肌肉线条明显，也可以说“肌肉结实”。

指在剧烈运动后，肌肉出现的疲劳和疼痛感。这是肌肉纤维轻微受损后的自然修复过程。

“肌肉”是医学和生理学术语，强调功能性。而“肉”在日常生活中更多指代食物或泛指身体的软组织。

可以说“肌肉拉伤了”。这通常是因为运动过量或热身不足导致的急性损伤。

Test Yourself

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他每天去健身房锻炼，就是为了增加___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 肌肉

在健身房锻炼的主要目的是为了增强肌肉力量和体积。

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