🇬🇧🇨🇳 elbow - 弯头 : English Lesson

Meaning of "elbow" ("弯头"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Your elbow is the bendy, pointy part in the middle of your arm that lets your arm swing, fold, and move like a door hinge so you can eat, wave, scratch, and do silly dances.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My elbow knocked on the desk during class, and the teacher said, “Come in, mysterious noise.”

I tried to high-five my friend but mis-aimed and we invented the world’s first double-elbow bump.

Grandpa’s elbow made a loud crack sound when he stretched, and even the dog looked impressed.

I tried to lick my elbow, failed completely, and accidentally invented a new face exercise.

I tried to brush my teeth with my arm straight and discovered elbows are tiny bendy superheroes.

A small boy drops his toy behind a low door. He puts his elbow and arm under the door. His elbow is in the middle of the arm. The elbow bends like a door and moves the arm. The elbow slips and the boy gets his toy. He pats his elbow and smiles.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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