骳 (bèi) - Knee — refers to the knee joint of & the area where the thigh and lower leg

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bèi ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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骳 · bèi

Knee — refers to the knee joint of the human body;

the area where the thigh and lower leg meet.

Knee — refers to the knee joint ofthe area where the thigh and lower leg

Usage highlights

Knee jointLeft kneeRight kneeKnee painKnee injuryKnee surgery

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He injured his knee (骳) while playing sports.
  • She felt pain in her left knee (左骳).
  • The doctor examined his knee joint (骳关节).
  • He underwent knee surgery (骳部手术) last month.

Collocations

  • Knee joint(骳关节)
  • Left knee(左骳)
  • Right knee(右骳)
  • Knee pain(骳痛)
  • Knee injury(骳损伤)
  • Knee surgery(骳部手术)

Idioms

  • Bend the knee in submission(屈骳投降)
  • Knee-deep in trouble(骳陷困境)
  • Weak at the knees(骳软无力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 骳 is primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts to refer specifically to the knee joint.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the knee is considered an important joint connecting major meridians and affecting overall mobility.
  • While not commonly used in everyday modern Chinese (where 膝盖 is preferred), 骳 appears in classical medical texts and specialized terminology.

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