髆 (bó) - Shoulder blade & scapula

髆Tone 2

bó ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

髆 · bó

Shoulder blade;

scapula;

the flat triangular bone at the back of the shoulder.

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Usage highlights

Shoulder bladeScapular regionScapular boneScapular muscleScapular wingingScapular fracture

Synonyms

  • 肩胛骨— shoulder blade (more common modern term)
  • 胛— shoulder blade (simpler form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The scapula is an important bone in the shoulder joint (肩髆关节).
  • Injuries to the shoulder blade can be painful (髆部损伤).
  • The scapula provides attachment for several muscles (髆骨肌肉附着).

Collocations

  • Shoulder blade(肩髆)
  • Scapular region(髆部)
  • Scapular bone(髆骨)
  • Scapular muscle(髆肌)
  • Scapular winging(髆翼状)
  • Scapular fracture(髆骨骨折)

Idioms

  • Broad shoulders and strong back(阔髆强背)
  • Shoulder to shoulder fighting(并肩髆战)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese medical texts describing skeletal anatomy.
  • Used in traditional martial arts terminology for describing shoulder positions and movements.
  • Rarely used in modern everyday language, primarily found in medical or specialized contexts.

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