肘腋

zhǒu yè

Dictionary entry

lit. armpit

What does 肘腋 mean?

肘腋 (zhǒu yè) has the following dictionary meaning.

1lit. armpit

2elbow and armpit

3fig. right up close (to a disaster)

4in one's backyard

5on one's doorstep

Character breakdown

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肘zhǒuelbow · pork shoulder 腋yè(bound form) armpit; axilla; axil

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肘腋

zhǒu yè

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