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髋 (kuān) vs 臀 (tún) — use 髋 specifically for the hip joint area, while 臀 refers more broadly to the buttocks.
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.
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.
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Etymology of 髋
Phonosemantic compound. 骨 represents the meaning and 宽 represents the sound. Simplified form of 髖.
bone
Origin
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Decomposition of 髋
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How to say hip, pelvis in Chinese
“hip, pelvis” in Chinese is髋
髋 (kuān) refers to the hip or pelvis area of the body, essential for understanding human anatomy and movement. It is commonly used in medical contexts, discussions about health, or in physical education settings when addressing functions related to the lower body.
When to use 髋
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 or something close to it
髋 (kuān) vs 臀 (tún) — use 髋 specifically for the hip joint area, while 臀 refers more broadly to the buttocks.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about 髋
It is pronounced as 'kuān' with a first tone.
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