腱 (jiàn) - Tendon — the tough, fibrous tissue that connects & sinew.

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jiàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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腱 · jiàn

Tendon — the tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone;

sinew.

Tendon — the tough, fibrous tissue that connectssinew.

Usage highlights

Achilles tendonmuscle tendontendon injurytendon sheathtendon reflexbeef tendon

Synonyms

  • 筋— tendon, sinew (more general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He injured his Achilles tendon (跟腱).
  • The beef tendon soup is very nutritious (牛腱汤).
  • Tendon injuries require careful rehabilitation (肌腱损伤).
  • The butcher sells beef tendon for stew (牛腱子).

Collocations

  • Achilles tendon(跟腱)
  • muscle tendon(肌腱)
  • tendon injury(腱损伤)
  • tendon sheath(腱鞘)
  • tendon reflex(腱反射)
  • beef tendon(牛腱)

Idioms

  • Tendons and bones(筋骨)
  • Muscles and tendons(筋肉)
  • Strong tendons and bones(筋强骨壮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, tendons are considered part of the liver system and are associated with flexibility and strength.
  • Tendons are valued in Chinese cuisine for their texture and nutritional benefits, particularly in slow-cooked dishes.
  • In martial arts and physical culture, strong tendons are associated with power and resilience.

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