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骱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
骱xièskeletal jointg, 13 strokes, radical 骨
骱xièjoint of bonesunknown, 13 strokes, radical 骨
骱jièskeletal jointg, 13 strokes, radical 骨
骱jièjoint of bonesunknown, 13 strokes, radical 骨
jiè(jie4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1skeletal joint
  2. 2joint of bones
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March 24, 2026

骱jiè(jie4)

The character 骱 (jiè) refers to a skeletal joint or the connection point between bones. It is commonly used in contexts related to anatomy, medicine, or physical education, particularly when discussing the structure and function of the human body.

Strokes13Radical骨
Cultural Note

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, understanding the joints and their function is crucial for diagnosing and treating ailments, reflecting the holistic approach to health in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'joint' as a 'jigsaw' puzzle piece that connects different 'bones'. The character 骱 has the radical for 'bones' (骨) on the right, which helps you remember that it relates to joints and skeletal connections.

Meanings of 骱

jiè(jie4)
primary
1skeletal joint
2joint of bones
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About 骱

骱Simplified
13Strokes
骨Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 骱

Usage Notes

This character is quite technical and is mainly used in formal contexts such as medical literature. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as mispronouncing the 'j' sound can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 骱 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other anatomy-related terms. Students at this level should focus on memorizing characters related to body parts and health, as they are commonly used in everyday conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 骱 with other characters related to bones or joints, such as 骨 (gǔ) for 'bone'. Remember that 骱 specifically denotes a 'joint', not just any bone.

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Etymology of 骱

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A bony 骨 joint 介; 介 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 骱

  1. 1The giveawayA bony 骨 joint 介; 介 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 骱?

Decomposition of 骱

IDS Structure⿰骨介
骱Full Character
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骨gu3
left
介jie4
right
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Which of these is a component of 骱?

How to say skeletal joint in Chinese

“skeletal joint” in Chinese is骱xiè

The character 骱 (jiè) refers to a skeletal joint or the connection point between bones. It is commonly used in contexts related to anatomy, medicine, or physical education, particularly when discussing the structure and function of the human body.

When to use 骱

This character is quite technical and is mainly used in formal contexts such as medical literature. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as mispronouncing the 'j' sound can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 骱 with other characters related to bones or joints, such as 骨 (gǔ) for 'bone'. Remember that 骱 specifically denotes a 'joint', not just any bone.

Write 骱

骱

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Word Family of 骱

Words Containing This Character1
骱jièjoint of bones
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Compound Meaning

What does 骱 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 骱

No, it is primarily used in medical or anatomical contexts and not in everyday conversations.

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