Meanings of 髋
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AI Study Notes for 髋
髋 (kuān) vs 臀 (tún) — use 髋 specifically for the hip joint area, while 臀 refers more broadly to the buttocks.
Imagine a kangaroo (sounds like 'kuān') hopping around, showing off its strong hips. The character 髋 has the radical 髟, which relates to hair or fur, suggesting the importance of the hip in supporting movement, much like a kangaroo's powerful legs and hips support its leaps.
髋 is typically used in more formal or technical contexts, such as anatomy or medicine. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use the correct tone (first tone) to avoid miscommunication. Common collocations include 髋关节 (hip joint) and 髋骨 (hip bone).
髋 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but it connects with other anatomical terms that may appear in higher-level studies. Students should focus on its usage in medical or fitness contexts, as well as the radicals that form it for better comprehension of similar words.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the health of the hips and pelvis is believed to be linked to overall mobility and balance, reflecting the importance of these areas in daily life and physical activities.
Learners often mix up 髋 with other similar words like 餐 (cān) or 关 (guān) due to similar sounds. For example, saying 餐关节 instead of 髋关节 is incorrect; remember to use 髋 for hip-related terms.
Pronunciation of 髋
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Etymology of 髋
Phonosemantic compound. 骨 represents the meaning and 宽 represents the sound. Simplified form of 髖.
bone
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Grammar Patterns of 髋
髋 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). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
我侧一步要躲闪的时候，瓶子打中了我的左____部。
As I sidestepped, the bottle hit me on the left hip.
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Cultural Notes for 髋
In traditional Chinese medicine, the health of the hips and pelvis is believed to be linked to overall mobility and balance, reflecting the importance of these areas in daily life and physical activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 髋
It is pronounced as 'kuān' with a first tone.
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