Meanings of 腱
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AI Study Notes for 腱
腱 (jiàn) vs 筋 (jīn) — use 腱 when specifically referring to tendons connecting muscles to bones, while 筋 refers more generally to muscle fibers or sinews.
Imagine a giant 'J' for jumping over a fence (the character's pronunciation) made of sinewy tendons. Picture a strong muscle attached to a bone, symbolizing how tendons (腱) hold everything together, just like the J is a key part of the fence's structure.
腱 is used mostly in formal or medical contexts, so it’s important to use it appropriately when discussing anatomy or injuries. A common mistake is confusing it with 肌肉 (jīròu), which means 'muscle', as they refer to different parts of the body. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning.
Although 腱 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other anatomical terms that may be covered in higher-level studies. Focus on learning related terms like 骨 (gǔ - bone) and 肌肉 (jīròu - muscle) to build a comprehensive vocabulary around the human body.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the health of tendons is considered crucial for overall well-being, and specific exercises or acupuncture points are often recommended to maintain tendon health.
Learners often confuse 腱 with related terms like 筋 (jīn), which also refers to tendons but has a broader meaning including sinews. Always use 腱 when specifically discussing anatomical tendons.
Pronunciation of 腱
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Etymology of 腱
Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 建 represents the sound.
flesh
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Grammar Patterns of 腱
腱 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他皮肤下的筋____像绳索一样暴突出来。
His tendons stood out like rope beneath his skin.
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Cultural Notes for 腱
In traditional Chinese medicine, the health of tendons is considered crucial for overall well-being, and specific exercises or acupuncture points are often recommended to maintain tendon health.
Word Family of 腱
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Frequently Asked Questions about 腱
腱 is pronounced as 'jiàn' with a falling tone. Make sure to emphasize the tone to avoid confusion with other words.