荕 (jīn) - Tendon & sinew

荕Tone 1

jīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

荕 · jīn

Tendon;

sinew;

fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone.

Tendonsinewfibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone.

Usage highlights

Beef tendonTendon injuryMuscle and tendonTendon strengthPull a tendon

Synonyms

  • 筋— tendon; sinew (more common variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The athlete pulled a tendon (拉伤荕).
  • Beef tendon is a delicacy (牛荕).
  • The sinew gives strength to the muscle (肌肉的荕).

Collocations

  • Beef tendon(牛荕)
  • Tendon injury(荕伤)
  • Muscle and tendon(肌荕)
  • Tendon strength(荕力)
  • Pull a tendon(拉荕)

Idioms

  • Muscles and bones, tendons and vessels(筋骨荕脉)
  • Strong tendons and sturdy bones(荕强骨壮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, tendons are considered important for physical strength and flexibility.
  • Tendons are valued in Chinese cuisine for their texture and collagen content.

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