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骺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骺hóuepiphysis; the tip of a long bonex, 15 strokes, radical 骨
骺hóuepiphysis (end of a long bone)unknown, 15 strokes, radical 骨
hóu(hou2) T2
  1. 1epiphysis; the tip of a long bone
  2. 2epiphysis (end of a long bone)
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March 24, 2026

骺hóu(hou2)

The character 骺 (hóu) refers to the epiphysis, which is the rounded end of a long bone in the human body. It plays a crucial role in joint movement and the growth of bones, particularly in children. This term is often used in medical contexts, especially in anatomy and orthopedics.

Strokes15Radical骨
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, understanding the structure and function of bones is vital for diagnosing health conditions. The term 骺 reflects the importance of bone health in Chinese culture, where physical well-being is closely linked to overall health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a long bone with a cap on its end, like a bottle with a cork (the epiphysis). The character 骺 has the radical for 'bone' (骨) on the left, emphasizing its connection to the skeletal system, while the right side suggests the shape of a rounded tip.

Meanings of 骺

hóu(hou2)
1epiphysis; the tip of a long bone
2epiphysis (end of a long bone)
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About 骺

骺Simplified
15Strokes
骨Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in formal medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is confusing 骺 with 骼 (gé), which refers to the shaft of a bone. Ensure you pronounce it correctly with the second tone, hóu.

HSK Study Tips

Although 骺 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on related terms in anatomy and medicine. Understanding 骺 can help students connect with other bone-related vocabulary, enhancing their medical Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 骺 with 骼 (gé), leading to confusion in meaning. Remember that 骺 specifically refers to the end of a long bone, while 骼 refers to the shaft.

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Etymology of 骺

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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The end 后 of a bone 骨; 后 also provides the pronunciation

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  1. 1The giveawayThe end 后 of a bone 骨; 后 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 骺

IDS Structure⿰骨后
骺Full Character
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骨gu3
left
后Hou4
right
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How to say epiphysis; the tip of a long bone in Chinese

“epiphysis; the tip of a long bone” in Chinese is骺hóu

The character 骺 (hóu) refers to the epiphysis, which is the rounded end of a long bone in the human body. It plays a crucial role in joint movement and the growth of bones, particularly in children. This term is often used in medical contexts, especially in anatomy and orthopedics.

When to use 骺

This term is primarily used in formal medical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is confusing 骺 with 骼 (gé), which refers to the shaft of a bone. Ensure you pronounce it correctly with the second tone, hóu.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 骺 with 骼 (gé), leading to confusion in meaning. Remember that 骺 specifically refers to the end of a long bone, while 骼 refers to the shaft.

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Word Family of 骺

Words Containing This Character1
骺hóuepiphysis (end of a long bone)
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Compound Meaning

What does 骺 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 骺

It means 'epiphysis' or the tip of a long bone.

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