关节

guānjié

joint (physiology)

HSK 7

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

医生说我的膝盖关节有点炎症,需要休息。

Yīshēng shuō wǒ de xīgài guānjié yǒudiǎn yánzhèng, xūyào xiūxi.

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

这个机器的关节部分设计得很灵活,可以自由转动。

Zhège jīqì de guānjié bùfen shèjì de hěn línghuó, kěyǐ zìyóu zhuǎndòng.

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

运动时要注意保护关节,避免受伤。

Yùndòng shí yào zhùyì bǎohù guānjié, bìmiǎn shòushāng.

You should protect your joints during exercise to avoid injury.