Meanings of 踝
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AI Study Notes for 踝
踝 (ankle) vs 脚 (foot) — use 踝 when specifically referring to the ankle joint, while 脚 refers to the entire foot.
When using 踝, it's important to pair it with other terms for clarity, such as 踝关节 (ankle joint). Learners often confuse it with 脚 (foot), so ensure you differentiate between the two. The character is neutral in tone, making it suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Although 踝 is not part of the standard HSK levels, it is practical for learners focused on health or sports-related vocabulary. Students should also familiarize themselves with related terms like 脚 (foot) and 腿 (leg) to build a more comprehensive understanding of lower limb anatomy.
Learners often mistakenly write 踝 with the wrong radicals, confusing it with 脚 (foot). Ensure to remember the unique components that differentiate it, particularly the radical 足 (foot) that indicates its meaning relates to the lower limb.
Pronunciation of 踝
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Etymology of 踝
Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 果 represents the sound.
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Case file: 踝
Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 果 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half果 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfoot
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say ankle in Chinese
“ankle” in Chinese is踝
The character 踝 (huái) specifically refers to the ankle, the joint connecting the foot to the leg. It is commonly used in medical or anatomical contexts, often when discussing injuries or conditions related to the ankle. In casual conversation, it may also come up in discussions about sports or physical activity.
When to use 踝
When using 踝, it's important to pair it with other terms for clarity, such as 踝关节 (ankle joint). Learners often confuse it with 脚 (foot), so ensure you differentiate between the two. The character is neutral in tone, making it suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
踝 or something close to it
踝 (ankle) vs 脚 (foot) — use 踝 when specifically referring to the ankle joint, while 脚 refers to the entire foot.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly write 踝 with the wrong radicals, confusing it with 脚 (foot). Ensure to remember the unique components that differentiate it, particularly the radical 足 (foot) that indicates its meaning relates to the lower limb.
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Grammar Patterns of 踝
踝 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.
Complete the Sentence
他因摔倒而严重扭伤了脚____。
He had wrenched his ankle badly from the force of the fall.
Example Sentences for 踝 (7)
Word Family of 踝
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 踝
It is pronounced as 'huái', with a rising tone.
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