Definition

1. Noun:
   • Muscle: The tissue in the body of humans and animals that can contract to produce movement. It often refers to a distinct, visible bundle of this tissue, such as in the arm or leg.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy tập thể dục để phát triển bắp thịt. (He exercises to develop his muscles.)
  • Bắp thịt ở cánh tay cô ấy rất săn chắc. (The muscle in her arm is very firm.)
  • Sau buổi tập, tôi cảm thấy đau nhức bắp thịt. (After the workout, I felt sore in my muscles.)

Advanced Usage

• The term bắp thịt specifically refers to skeletal muscle tissue that is often visible and defined. It is commonly used in everyday language to talk about muscle strength, size, or soreness.
• It can be used metaphorically to imply strength or effort, though this is less common.
  • Công việc đó đòi hỏi bắp thịt nhiều hơn là trí óc. (That job requires more brawn than brain.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cơ bắp (noun): This is a more general and common synonym for muscle. While bắp thịt often refers to a specific muscle bundle, cơ bắp can refer to muscle tissue in general.
  • Anh ấy có cơ bắp cuồn cuộn. (He has bulging muscles.)
• Bắp chân (noun): Calf muscle. This is a compound word where "bắp" refers to the fleshy part.
• Bắp tay (noun): Bicep/upper arm muscle. This is a compound word where "bắp" refers to the fleshy part.

Synonyms

• Cơ (noun): Muscle. A shorter, more scientific or general term.
• Cơ bắp (noun): Muscles. The most direct and frequently used synonym.

Related Phrases

• Lên bắp thịt (verb phrase): To build/gain muscle.
  • Tập tạ giúp lên bắp thịt. (Weightlifting helps build muscle.)
• Bắp thịt cuồn cuộn (adjective phrase): Having bulging, well-defined muscles.
  • Vận động viên thể hình có bắp thịt cuồn cuộn. (The bodybuilder has bulging muscles.)

noun

1. Muscle