骨 (gǔ) - Bone — refers to the skeletal structure of & framework or structure
骨 · gǔ
Bone — refers to the skeletal structure of vertebrates;
framework or structure;
character or quality (as in 骨气);
essence or core.
Bone — refers to the skeletal structure offramework or structurecharacter or quality (as in 骨气)
Usage highlights
BonesSkeletonBone marrowCharacter and integrityFrameworkBone fracture
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Human skeleton(骨骼)
- Fish bones(鱼骨)
- Bone marrow transplant(骨髓移植)
- Strength of character(骨气)
- The framework of a building(建筑物的骨架)
Collocations
- Bones(骨头)
- Skeleton(骨骼)
- Bone marrow(骨髓)
- Character and integrity(骨气)
- Framework(骨架)
- Bone fracture(骨折)
Idioms
- Bones and flesh(骨肉)
- Deep-seated hatred(刻骨铭心)
- To the marrow(入骨)
- Proud and unyielding(傲骨)
- Skin deep(皮相之骨)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese medicine, bones are considered the foundation of the body and are associated with the kidney system.
- 骨气 (gǔqì) represents moral integrity and strength of character, highly valued in Confucian ethics.
- Bone divination was practiced in ancient China using oracle bones during the Shang dynasty.