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髕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
髕bìnkneecapx, 24 strokes, radical 骨
bìn(bin4)bin T4
  1. 1kneecap
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March 24, 2026

髕bìn(bin4)

髕 (bìn) refers to the kneecap, a small, flat bone that protects the knee joint. This term is typically used in a medical or anatomical context, often appearing in discussions about injuries or conditions related to the knee.

Strokes24Radical骨
Cultural Note

In Chinese medicine and health practices, the knee's importance is often emphasized, reflecting its role in mobility and overall vitality. Discussions about knee health are common among older adults.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bent knee' which sounds like 'bìn.' The character 髕 resembles a person bending their knee, with the top part suggesting the knee joint being protected by a cap.

Meanings of 髕

bìn(bin4)
1kneecap
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About 髕

髕Simplified
24Strokes
骨Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 髕

Usage Notes

髕 is primarily used in formal medical language, so it's less common in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other body parts that use similar characters, like 膝 (xī) for 'knee.' Also, ensure correct pronunciation as it can be easily mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

髕 is not included in the HSK levels, but understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to health and anatomy. Focus on the radicals: 髟 (hair) and 便 (convenient), which may help you remember its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 髕 with similar terms for other bones, such as 膝 (knee). For example, saying '我疼我的髕' (I hurt my kneecap) is incorrect; instead, use '我疼我的膝'.

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Etymology of 髕

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

bone

Semantic (meaning)骨
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Phonetic (sound)賓
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Origin

髕 = 骨 + 賓. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 髕

IDS Structure⿰骨賓
髕Full Character
=
骨gu3
left
賓bin1
right
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Parts

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How to say kneecap in Chinese

“kneecap” in Chinese is髕bìn

髕 (bìn) refers to the kneecap, a small, flat bone that protects the knee joint. This term is typically used in a medical or anatomical context, often appearing in discussions about injuries or conditions related to the knee.

When to use 髕

髕 is primarily used in formal medical language, so it's less common in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other body parts that use similar characters, like 膝 (xī) for 'knee.' Also, ensure correct pronunciation as it can be easily mispronounced.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 髕 with similar terms for other bones, such as 膝 (knee). For example, saying '我疼我的髕' (I hurt my kneecap) is incorrect; instead, use '我疼我的膝'.

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Word Family of 髕

Words Containing This Character2
髌骨kneecap髕骨
髌bìnkneecapping髕
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Words with 髕

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Frequently Asked Questions about 髕

髕 means 'kneecap' in English.

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