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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骨折gǔzhéto suffer a fractureHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #4356, Very Hard
骨折gǔzhé(of a bone) to breakHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #4356, Very Hard
骨折gǔzhéfractureHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #4356, Very Hard
gǔzhé(gu3zhe2)gu zhe T3
  1. 1to suffer a fracture
  2. 2(of a bone) to break
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March 24, 2026

骨折gǔzhé(gu3zhe2)

骨折 (gǔ zhé) refers to the medical condition of a bone breaking or suffering a fracture. It is commonly used in healthcare contexts, such as hospitals and clinics, and is important for discussions related to injuries, accidents, and recovery processes.

Strokes16Frequency#4356DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 骨折 is often associated with martial arts, where injuries are common. Traditional Chinese medicine may also offer alternative treatments for fractures, reflecting the integration of modern and traditional health practices.

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Imagine a skeleton (骨, gǔ) that suddenly bends and breaks (折, zhé). Picture the sound of a bone snapping, creating a vivid image in your mind that connects the character's components to its meaning.

Meanings of 骨折

gǔzhé(gu3zhe2)
1to suffer a fracture
2(of a bone) to break
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骨折Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be mindful that 骨折 is a formal term mostly used in medical contexts. Avoid informal usage in everyday conversations unless discussing health-related topics. Additionally, it is often paired with words like '治疗' (treatment) and '恢复' (recovery).

HSK Study Tips

Although 骨折 is not a standard HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK 3 and 4 terms related to health and injury, such as '疼痛' (pain) and '医生' (doctor). Focus on understanding medical vocabulary to enhance your comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 骨折 with other injury terms. For example, saying '我有骨折' (I have a fracture) is correct, but '我骨折了' (I fractured) can sound awkward without context. Use '我摔倒了,骨折了' (I fell and fractured) for clarity.

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Component characters

骨gǔbone
HSK 79 strokes骨
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折shéto break (e.g. stick or bone)
HSK 67 strokes扌
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How to say to suffer a fracture in Chinese

“to suffer a fracture” in Chinese is骨折gǔzhé

骨折 (gǔ zhé) refers to the medical condition of a bone breaking or suffering a fracture. It is commonly used in healthcare contexts, such as hospitals and clinics, and is important for discussions related to injuries, accidents, and recovery processes.

When to use 骨折

Be mindful that 骨折 is a formal term mostly used in medical contexts. Avoid informal usage in everyday conversations unless discussing health-related topics. Additionally, it is often paired with words like '治疗' (treatment) and '恢复' (recovery).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 骨折 with other injury terms. For example, saying '我有骨折' (I have a fracture) is correct, but '我骨折了' (I fractured) can sound awkward without context. Use '我摔倒了,骨折了' (I fell and fractured) for clarity.

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