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膀 has 4 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
upper arm; wing
used in 吊膀子[diao4 bang4 zi5]
puffed (swollen)
used in 膀胱[pang2 guang1]
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wing
shoulder
upper arm
upper arm
arm
topless guy
bare upper body
responsible
sloping shoulders
urinary bladder
Notice where 膀 sits in each complete thought.
This swallow's wing is injured.
Source: Tatoeba #8744936 · CC BY 2.0 FRSomeone tapped me on the shoulder.
Source: Tatoeba #859396 · CC BY 2.0 FRMost insects have six legs and four wings.
Source: Tatoeba #10484366 · CC BY 2.0 FROne of the eagle's wings is broken.
Source: Tatoeba #5551035 · CC BY 2.0 FRIf I had wings, I would want to fly to your side right away.
Source: Tatoeba #379104 · CC BY 2.0 FRThat bird can fly very fast thanks to its huge wings.
Source: Tatoeba #2085116 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.