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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
关节guānjiéjoint (physiology)HSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #8013, Very Hard
关节guānjiékey pointHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #8013, Very Hard
关节guānjiécritical phaseHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #8013, Very Hard
guānjié(guan1jie2)guan jie T1
  1. 1joint (physiology)
  2. 2key point
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March 24, 2026

关节(關節)guānjié(guan1jie2)

关节 (guān jié) refers to a joint in physiology, the point where two bones meet, allowing for movement and flexibility in the body. It can also metaphorically represent a key point or critical phase in a process, highlighting its importance in discussions or analyses.

Strokes11Frequency#8013DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the health of joints is believed to reflect overall body balance and harmony, making 关节 significant in discussions about wellness and preventive care.

Memory tip

Imagine your knees (the joints) doing the 'guan' dance, bending and moving with ease. The character '关' resembles a gate, representing the connection point, while '节' can be seen as a segment or node, emphasizing the idea of connection.

Meanings of 关节

guānjié(guan1jie2)
1joint (physiology)
2key point
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关节Simplified
關節Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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韧带 (rèndài) refers to ligaments that connect bones to other bones, while 关节 (guānjié) specifically denotes the joint itself where bones meet.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 关节 with 关心 (to care about), as they sound similar but have different meanings. This term is more formal in medical contexts but can be used informally when discussing sports or physical activities, particularly in health-related conversations.

HSK Study Tips

Though 关节 is not an HSK level word, it connects with HSK 2 vocabulary related to health and body parts. Students should focus on understanding its physiological meaning and its metaphorical usage in discussions about processes or events.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 关节 when referring to non-physical connections, such as relationships or abstract ideas. Instead, use 关键 (guān jiàn) for 'key point' in discussions.

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How to say joint (physiology) in Chinese

“joint (physiology)” in Chinese is关节guānjié

关节 (guān jié) refers to a joint in physiology, the point where two bones meet, allowing for movement and flexibility in the body. It can also metaphorically represent a key point or critical phase in a process, highlighting its importance in discussions or analyses.

When to use 关节

Common mistakes include confusing 关节 with 关心 (to care about), as they sound similar but have different meanings. This term is more formal in medical contexts but can be used informally when discussing sports or physical activities, particularly in health-related conversations.

关节 or something close to it

韧带 (rèndài) refers to ligaments that connect bones to other bones, while 关节 (guānjié) specifically denotes the joint itself where bones meet.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 关节 when referring to non-physical connections, such as relationships or abstract ideas. Instead, use 关键 (guān jiàn) for 'key point' in discussions.

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Frequently asked questions about 关节

While 关节 refers specifically to anatomical joints, 接头 is more about connections or junctions in various contexts, such as pipes or cables.

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