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中坚 (zhōngjiān) — use 骨干 for the literal or structural backbone, while 中坚 emphasizes the core or central role in a group.
This term is often used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions about organizational structure or leadership. A common mistake is to confuse 骨干 with similar terms like 成员 (chéngyuán), which means 'member'—the former emphasizes centrality and importance. Ensure you use the correct tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing 干 can lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK 6 word, 骨干 connects well with other advanced terms related to structure and organization. Students should focus on its metaphorical use in societal and organizational contexts, as well as practice its pronunciation and tones to avoid common errors.
Learners often confuse 骨干 with 领导 (lǐngdǎo), which means 'leadership.' For example, saying '他是这个项目的骨干' (Tā shì zhège xiàngmù de gǔgàn) is correct, whereas '他是这个项目的领导' may not reflect the same meaning unless he is in a leadership role.
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How to say diaphysis (long segment of a bone) in Chinese
“diaphysis (long segment of a bone)” in Chinese is骨干
The term 骨干 (gǔgàn) literally refers to the diaphysis, the long segment of a bone, but it is also used metaphorically to denote the backbone or the essential part of a group or organization. In this context, it signifies the core members or the main structure that supports the rest.
When to use 骨干
This term is often used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions about organizational structure or leadership. A common mistake is to confuse 骨干 with similar terms like 成员 (chéngyuán), which means 'member'—the former emphasizes centrality and importance. Ensure you use the correct tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing 干 can lead to misunderstandings.
骨干 or something close to it
中坚 (zhōngjiān) — use 骨干 for the literal or structural backbone, while 中坚 emphasizes the core or central role in a group.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 骨干 with 领导 (lǐngdǎo), which means 'leadership.' For example, saying '他是这个项目的骨干' (Tā shì zhège xiàngmù de gǔgàn) is correct, whereas '他是这个项目的领导' may not reflect the same meaning unless he is in a leadership role.
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Grammar Patterns of 骨干
骨干 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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留下了20名____人员。
A skeleton staff of 20 is being kept on.
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No, while it can refer to the diaphysis in a medical sense, it is more commonly used metaphorically in discussions about leadership or core members of a team.
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