踺 (jiàn) - Jian — refers to a tendon or ligament & used primarily in the word 踺子 (jian4zi), a

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jiàn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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踺 · jiàn

Jian — refers to a tendon or ligament;

used primarily in the word 踺子 (jian4zi), a gymnastics movement.

Jian — refers to a tendon or ligamentused primarily in the word 踺子 (jian4zi), a

Usage highlights

CartwheelBack handspringSide cartwheelTendon injuryLigament strain

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He performed a cartwheel (踺子) during gymnastics practice.
  • The athlete injured a tendon (踺) in her ankle.
  • This move is called a back handspring (后手翻踺子).

Collocations

  • Cartwheel(踺子)
  • Back handspring(后手翻踺子)
  • Side cartwheel(侧踺子)
  • Tendon injury(踺伤)
  • Ligament strain(踺拉伤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in sports and gymnastics terminology, particularly in Chinese wushu and modern gymnastics.
  • The character contains the 足 (foot) radical, indicating its connection to foot movements and physical activity.

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