unknown, 14 strokes, radical 骨, rank #59028, Very Hard
骶
dǐ
bone forming the base of the spinal column
unknown, 14 strokes, radical 骨, rank #59028, Very Hard
dǐ(di3) T3
1coccyx, sacrum
2sacrum (anatomy)
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March 24, 2026
骶dǐ(di3)
The character 骶 (dǐ) refers to the coccyx or sacrum, which is the triangular bone at the base of the spine. It serves as an important structural component in human anatomy, supporting the pelvis and connecting to the vertebral column. This term is commonly used in medical or anatomical contexts.
Strokes14Radical骨Frequency#59028DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the sacrum is believed to be an important area for energy flow and is sometimes associated with health practices involving the lower back.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'deer' (sounds like 'dǐ') sitting on its tail, which is its coccyx. The character 骶 has the radical 骨, meaning 'bone,' indicating its connection to skeletal anatomy, while the additional components can help you remember its specific location in the body.
Meanings of 骶
dǐ(di3)
1coccyx, sacrum
2sacrum (anatomy)
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About 骶
骶Simplified
14Strokes
骨Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'deer' (sounds like 'dǐ') sitting on its tail, which is its coccyx. The character 骶 has the radical 骨, meaning 'bone,' indicating its connection to skeletal anatomy, while the additional components can help you remember its specific location in the body.
Usage Notes
When using 骶 in conversation, it is mostly found in medical discussions rather than everyday language. Be careful not to confuse it with 骨 (bone) as they are related but refer to different concepts in anatomy. The tone is important; make sure to use the third tone (dǐ) to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 骶 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to other anatomical terms at advanced levels, such as 骨 (gǔ - bone) and 脊柱 (jǐ zhù - spine). Focus on recognizing the radical 骨 to help you understand other related terms.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the sacrum is believed to be an important area for energy flow and is sometimes associated with health practices involving the lower back.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 骶 with 骨 (bone) due to their similar appearance. For example, using 骨 when referring to the sacrum is incorrect; instead, use 骶 to specify the coccyx or sacrum.
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Cultural Notes for 骶
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the sacrum is believed to be an important area for energy flow and is sometimes associated with health practices involving the lower back.
Word Family of 骶
Words Containing This Character2
骶dǐsacrum (anatomy)
骶骨sacrum (anatomy)
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 骶
It is pronounced with a rising tone, dǐ, as in 'dee' with a slight upward inflection.
No, 骶 is primarily used in medical or anatomical contexts and is not common in casual conversation.
You should also learn 骨 (gǔ - bone) and 脊 (jǐ - spine) as they are related anatomical terms.
