肘腋之下 — “Within arm's reach”
肘腋之下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “within arm's reach”. In one's immediate vicinity; very close at hand. Literally, “under the elbow and armpit”.
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肘腋之下 Pronunciation and Pinyin
肘腋之下 Character Breakdown
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他行事谨慎，重要文件总是放在肘腋之下，从不轻易离身
He acts cautiously; important documents are always kept within his immediate vicinity and never easily parted with.
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Open the tool →Questions about 肘腋之下
What does 肘腋之下 mean?
肘腋之下 (zhǒu yè zhī xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “within arm's reach”.
How do you pronounce 肘腋之下?
肘腋之下 is pronounced zhǒu yè zhī xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 肘腋之下 literally mean?
Literally, 肘腋之下 means “under the elbow and armpit”. It is used to mean “within arm's reach”.
What is the Chinese definition of 肘腋之下?
肘腋：胳膊肘与胳肢窝。比喻切近的地方