Common Meanings
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gōng肱
The part of the arm from the elbow to the shoulder; often refers to the humerus bone or the upper arm.
这位运动员的肱骨非常强壮。
This athlete's humerus is very strong.
When pronounced gōng, 肱 refers to a powerful and indispensable assistant or a trusted right-hand person, often used in the idiom 'gǔ gōng zhī chén' (a trusted and capable minister).
他在公司里是老板的股肱，处理大小事务都得心应手。
He is the boss's indispensable right-hand man in the company, handling all matters, big and small, with ease.