关节

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 关节 (guānjié)

The word 关节 primarily refers to the anatomical joints where bones connect, such as knees, elbows, or fingers. It is commonly used in medical contexts to discuss joint health, injuries, or conditions like inflammation.

Common Uses

  1. Anatomical joints: Talking about body parts like knee joints (膝盖关节) or finger joints.
  2. Mechanical joints: Describing flexible parts in machines or robots that function like joints.
  3. Health advice: Often appears in phrases about protecting joints during physical activity.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

When using 关节, it usually refers to a physical joint rather than abstract connections. In medical or sports contexts, it often implies the need for care or attention. Avoid confusing 关节 with 连接 (liánjiē), which means 'to connect' but is more abstract or mechanical without the anatomical nuance.

This word is neutral in tone and appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.

Example Sentences

The doctor said my knee joint has some inflammation and needs rest.

The joints of this machine are designed to be very flexible and can rotate

You should protect your joints during exercise to avoid injury.