骭 (gàn) - Shinbone & tibia

骭Tone 4

gàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

骭 · gàn

Shinbone;

tibia;

also refers to the shin or lower leg in general.

Shinbonetibiaalso refers to the shin or lower leg

Usage highlights

ShinboneTibia fractureShin areaLower leg boneExposed shinShin pain

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shinbone (骭骨) is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg.
  • He suffered a fracture to his tibia (骭骨骨折).
  • The shin (骭) is a vulnerable area in martial arts.
  • Ancient texts sometimes refer to the shin as 骭.

Collocations

  • Shinbone(骭骨)
  • Tibia fracture(骭骨骨折)
  • Shin area(骭部)
  • Lower leg bone(下肢骭骨)
  • Exposed shin(外露的骭)
  • Shin pain(骭痛)

Idioms

  • No specific common idioms feature this character prominently.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical medical and anatomical texts.
  • It is considered a specialized character rarely used in modern everyday language.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, precise bone names were important for diagnosis and treatment.

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