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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.
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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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骺Simplified
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骨Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 骺
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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.
Word Family of 骺
Words Containing This Character1
骺hóuepiphysis (end of a long bone)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 骺
It means 'epiphysis' or the tip of a long bone.
No, it is primarily used in medical or anatomical contexts.
