How to write 肘

肘 [zhǒu] 名 1. The part where the upper arm and forearm connect, protruding outward: elbow. 例: 胳膊～儿 (elbow). 掣～ (to grab someone by the elbow, metaphorically referring to hindering others). ～子 (a. elbow; b. the upper part of a pig's leg). 本义: The bending part where the upper and lower arms connect. 造字法: A pictograph; composed of the components for "meat" and "inch," indicating the location of the elbow. 引: 1. "说文": 肘, 臂节也. 2. "礼记·深衣": 反诎之，及肘. 注: "肘或为腕." 3. "庄子·至乐": 俄而柳生其左肘. 4. "左传": 自始合，而矢贯余手及肘. 例: - 肘膊 (arm, metaphorically denotes a capable assistant) - 肘弯 (elbow joint region) - 肘翼 (the elbow and wings, metaphorically close places) - 肘臂 (arm, metaphorically denotes confidants) - 肘腕 (the inward curved part of the elbow) - 肘行 (to move forward using the elbow, indicating submission) - 肘行膝步 (crawling forward, indicating piety or sorrow) 动 1. To touch someone with the elbow as a signal; to pull at the elbow (hold sb back by the elbow; hinder). 引: 1. "聊斋志异": 柴俯不对，女肘之，柴始强颜笑. 例: - 肘掣 (to grab someone by the arm; metaphorically referring to control or difficulties) - 肘足 (to touch elbow to elbow, to step on foot to foot; metaphorically refers to signaling secretly, making mutual plans).