骨骼
骨骼 em 30 segundos
- A formal noun meaning 'skeleton' or 'skeletal system' in biological and medical contexts.
- Differs from the informal '骨头' (gǔtou) which refers to individual bones or food.
- Frequently used metaphorically to describe the structural framework of buildings, stories, or systems.
- A key term in health, archaeology, and science, appearing in CEFR A2 and above.
The term 骨骼 (gǔgé) is a formal and scientific Chinese noun primarily used to describe the entire skeletal system or the structural framework of a vertebrate organism. While the common word for 'bone' in daily conversation is 骨头 (gǔtou), 骨骼 is the term you will encounter in biology textbooks, medical reports, museum exhibits, and archaeological descriptions. It implies a collective structure—the assembly of bones that provides support, protection, and movement for the body. Beyond the purely biological, it is often used metaphorically to describe the 'skeleton' or 'framework' of a building, a piece of literature, or an abstract theory, suggesting the essential underlying structure that holds everything else together.
- Biological Context
- In a medical or scientific setting, 骨骼 refers to the 206 bones in the human body and their arrangement. For example, '骨骼系统' (gǔgé xìtǒng) means the skeletal system.
- Archaeological and Forensic Context
- When experts discover ancient remains, they refer to the '骨骼化石' (gǔgé huàshí), or skeletal fossils, to study the evolution of species.
- Structural Metaphor
- In architecture or engineering, the term can describe the internal support structure, such as the steel '骨骼' of a skyscraper before the walls are added.
这具骨骼标本保存得非常完整。(Zhè jù gǔgé biāoběn bǎocún de fēicháng wánzhěng.) - This skeletal specimen is preserved very completely.
钙质对增强骨骼健康至关重要。(Gàizhì duì zēngqiáng gǔgé jiànkāng zhìguān zhòngyào.) - Calcium is crucial for enhancing bone health.
建筑师正在检查大楼的钢筋骨骼。(Jiànzhùshī zhèngzài jiǎnchá dàlóu de gāngjīn gǔgé.) - The architect is inspecting the steel skeleton of the building.
恐龙的骨骼非常庞大。(Kǒnglóng de gǔgé fēicháng pángdà.) - The skeleton of the dinosaur is very massive.
他在事故中伤到了骨骼。(Tā zài shìgù zhōng shāng dào le gǔgé.) - He injured his bones in the accident.
In contemporary Chinese culture, the term '骨感' (gǔgǎn), derived from '骨骼', is used to describe a person who is 'bony' or fashionably thin, where the skeletal structure is visible. Furthermore, in traditional martial arts or 'Wuxia' literature, characters may be described as having '骨骼精奇' (gǔgé jīngqí), meaning they possess an extraordinary skeletal structure that makes them a natural genius for practicing kung fu. This reflects a deep-seated cultural belief that one's physical framework determines their innate potential and character strength.
Using 骨骼 correctly requires understanding its formal register. It is rarely used as a simple object in casual speech unless the topic is health or science. It often appears in technical descriptions or to emphasize the structural integrity of something. When using it, you are usually focusing on the system of bones rather than a single bone.
- As a Subject
- 骨骼支持着我们的身体。(Gǔgé zhīchí zhe wǒmen de shēntǐ.) - The skeleton supports our bodies.
- As an Object
- 医生检查了他的骨骼发育情况。(Yīshēng jiǎnchá le tā de gǔgé fāyù qíngkuàng.) - The doctor checked his skeletal development.
- In Compound Nouns
- 骨骼肌 (gǔgéjī) - Skeletal muscle; 骨骼结构 (gǔgé jiégòu) - Skeletal structure.
In a literary sense, you might use 骨骼 to describe the 'bones' of a plot. For instance, '这部小说的骨骼非常稳固' (Zhè bù xiǎoshuō de gǔgé fēicháng wěngù) implies that the story's underlying structure or outline is very solid. This metaphorical usage elevates the description, making it sound more analytical and professional.
长期缺乏运动会导致骨骼疏松。(Chángqī quēfá yùndòng huì dǎozhì gǔgé shūsōng.) - Long-term lack of exercise will lead to osteoporosis (literally: skeletal loosening).
When discussing health and nutrition, especially in advertisements for milk or vitamins, 骨骼 is the standard term. You will see phrases like '强壮骨骼' (qiángzhuàng gǔgé - strengthen bones) or '保护骨骼' (bǎohù gǔgé - protect bones). This usage emphasizes the long-term health and structural durability of the body's frame, appealing to a sense of scientific well-being.
In daily life in China, you are most likely to encounter 骨骼 in specific environments. It is not a 'street' word but a 'professional' and 'educational' one. Understanding these contexts helps you gauge the level of formality in a conversation.
- At the Hospital
- Radiologists and orthopedists use this term. When looking at an X-ray, they might discuss the '骨骼密度' (gǔgé mìdù - bone density).
- In Museums
- Natural history museums in Beijing or Shanghai will have signs labeled '恐龙骨骼' (Dinosaur skeletons) or '人类骨骼进化' (Human skeletal evolution).
- In Fitness and Sports
- Personal trainers might talk about '骨骼排列' (skeletal alignment) when correcting a client's posture or squat form.
Interestingly, you might also hear it in the context of 'Avatar' or 3D animation. Technical artists in China refer to the '骨骼绑定' (gǔgé bǎngdìng), which is the process of 'rigging' a 3D character by creating a virtual skeleton that controls the 3D model's movements. This shows how a biological term has seamlessly transitioned into the digital age.
这个三维模型的骨骼设置得非常精细。(Zhège sānwéi móxíng de gǔgé shèzhì de fēicháng jīngxì.) - The skeleton of this 3D model is set up very delicately.
Finally, in the news, you might hear it during reports on major archaeological finds, such as the discovery of Peking Man or other hominid remains. The newscaster will use '骨骼' to convey the scientific importance and the physical reality of the find, distinguishing it from mere 'remains' (遗骸).
Learning 骨骼 often leads to a few specific errors for English speakers, mostly due to the distinction between 'bone' (the material) and 'skeleton' (the structure).
- Overusing it in Casual Speech
- Mistake: '我咬不动这个骨骼' (I can't bite through this skeleton). Correct: '我咬不动这个骨头'. Use 骨头 for food and physical bones you can touch/hold.
- Confusing it with 骨架 (gǔjià)
- Mistake: '自行车的骨骼坏了' (The bicycle's skeleton is broken). Correct: '自行车的骨架坏了'. Use 骨架 for mechanical frames.
- Incorrect Measure Words
- Mistake: '一个骨骼' (One skeleton). Correct: '一具骨骼' (A body of skeleton) or '一副骨骼' (A set of skeleton).
Another mistake is using 骨骼 when referring to moral 'backbone' or 'integrity'. While English uses the word 'backbone', Chinese uses '骨气' (gǔqì). Saying someone has '好的骨骼' (good skeleton) would be taken literally as them having healthy bones, not that they have strong character.
他很有骨气,绝不向困难低头。(Tā hěn yǒu gǔqì, jué bù xiàng kùnnán dītóu.) - He has a lot of backbone (integrity); he never bows to difficulties.
Finally, remember that 骨骼 is a noun. You cannot use it as a verb. In English, you might 'skeletonize' something, but in Chinese, you must use a phrase like '使...变成骨骼' or '剥离成骨骼'.
To truly master 骨骼, you must understand how it relates to its synonyms and related terms. Each has a specific nuance that changes the tone of your sentence.
- 骨骼 (gǔgé) vs. 骨头 (gǔtou)
- 骨骼 is the formal, collective system (skeleton). 骨头 is the common, individual bone (bone). You break a 骨头, but you study the 骨骼 system.
- 骨骼 (gǔgé) vs. 骨架 (gǔjià)
- 骨骼 is biological. 骨架 is structural/mechanical. Use 骨架 for the frame of a house, a kite, or a ship.
- 骨骼 (gǔgé) vs. 骸骨 (háigǔ)
- 骸骨 refers specifically to the remains or corpse-bones of a dead person, often in a literary or somber context. 骨骼 is the neutral, scientific term.
- 骨骼 (gǔgé) vs. 架构 (jiàgòu)
- 架构 is an abstract 'architecture' or 'framework', usually used in software development or organizational management. 骨骼 is more physical.
When choosing between these words, ask yourself: Is it alive or once-alive? (Use 骨骼). Is it a single piece? (Use 骨头). Is it a machine or a plan? (Use 骨架 or 架构). Is it a spooky remain in a tomb? (Use 骸骨).
这座桥梁的钢铁骨架已经搭建好了。(Zhè zuò qiáoliáng de gāngtiě gǔjià yǐjīng dājiàn hǎo le.) - The steel frame of this bridge has already been built.
Understanding these distinctions will prevent you from sounding like a textbook in a restaurant or like a child in a doctor's office. Mastery of synonyms is the hallmark of reaching the B2 and C1 levels in Chinese proficiency.
How Formal Is It?
Curiosidade
The '骨' radical is found in many characters related to the body and structure, such as '体' (body - traditional 體) and '髓' (marrow). '骼' specifically originally referred to the dry bones of a carcass.
Guia de pronúncia
- Pronouncing 'ge' like the English word 'get'. It should be more like 'guh'.
- Confusing the third tone of 'gǔ' with the fourth tone 'gù'.
- Using a voiced 'g' for the second syllable instead of the unaspirated Mandarin 'g'.
- Treating '骨' as 'gú' (second tone), which only happens in specific compound words (like 骨头 in some dialects).
- Misplacing the emphasis on the second syllable.
Nível de dificuldade
The characters are moderately complex but common in scientific texts.
Writing '骼' requires careful attention to the components.
The pronunciation 'gǔgé' is relatively straightforward for English speakers.
The word is distinct and usually clear in professional contexts.
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Pré-requisitos
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Avançado
Gramática essencial
Measure words for bodies/skeletons
一具 (jù) 骨骼
Noun-Noun compounds
骨骼 (Skeleton) + 密度 (Density) = 骨骼密度
Using '对...有好处' (Good for...)
运动对骨骼有好处。
Formal vs Informal nouns
Use 骨骼 in writing, 骨头 in speaking.
Metaphorical noun usage
文章的骨骼 (The skeleton of the article).
Exemplos por nível
人有骨骼。
Humans have skeletons.
Simple subject-verb-object structure.
骨骼是白色的。
Bones are white.
Using '是' to describe a property.
这是我的骨骼。
This is my skeleton.
Possessive '的' used with 骨骼.
小鸟也有骨骼。
Small birds also have skeletons.
Using '也' to mean 'also'.
骨骼很硬。
Bones are very hard.
Adjective '硬' (hard) with intensifier '很'.
鱼的骨骼很多。
Fish have many bones.
Describing quantity with '很多'.
看,那是骨骼!
Look, that is a skeleton!
Demonstrative '那' (that).
我不怕骨骼。
I am not afraid of skeletons.
Negation with '不'.
喝牛奶对骨骼好。
Drinking milk is good for the bones.
Structure: A 对 B 好 (A is good for B).
这具骨骼非常大。
This skeleton is very large.
Using the measure word '具' (jù) for a skeleton.
医生在看我的骨骼。
The doctor is looking at my bones.
Progressive aspect '在' (is doing).
骨骼保护我们的内脏。
The skeleton protects our internal organs.
Verb '保护' (protect) with '骨骼' as subject.
恐龙的骨骼在博物馆里。
The dinosaur's bones are in the museum.
Locative '在...里' (inside...).
他的骨骼受了伤。
His bones were injured.
Passive-like structure with '受了伤'.
我们需要强壮的骨骼。
We need strong bones.
Adjective '强壮' (strong) modifying '骨骼'.
这具骨骼是假的。
This skeleton is fake.
Using '假的' (fake) as a predicate.
钙质是骨骼生长的重要元素。
Calcium is an important element for bone growth.
Complex noun phrase '骨骼生长' (bone growth).
这具古代骨骼被发现于沙漠。
This ancient skeleton was discovered in the desert.
Passive '被' (bèi) and locative '于' (yú).
经常运动可以增加骨骼密度。
Regular exercise can increase bone density.
Modal verb '可以' (can) and compound noun '骨骼密度'.
这种动物的骨骼结构很特殊。
The skeletal structure of this animal is very special.
Compound noun '骨骼结构' (skeletal structure).
他因为骨骼问题去看了医生。
He went to see a doctor because of a bone problem.
Causal conjunction '因为' (because).
骨骼系统是人体的支架。
The skeletal system is the framework of the human body.
Identifying '骨骼系统' (skeletal system).
这具骨骼标本非常完整。
This skeletal specimen is very complete.
Noun '标本' (specimen) modified by '骨骼'.
我们要从小保护骨骼健康。
We must protect bone health from a young age.
Time phrase '从小' (from childhood).
法医通过骨骼特征确定了受害者身份。
The forensic scientist identified the victim through skeletal features.
Preposition '通过' (through/by means of).
这座建筑的钢筋骨骼已经完工。
The steel skeleton of this building has been completed.
Metaphorical use of '骨骼' for a building frame.
骨骼的演化反映了物种的适应性。
The evolution of the skeleton reflects the adaptability of the species.
Abstract noun '演化' (evolution).
长期处于失重状态会影响宇航员的骨骼。
Long-term weightlessness affects the bones of astronauts.
Condition '处于...状态' (being in a state of...).
这部剧本的骨骼很扎实,但台词需要修改。
The skeleton of this script is solid, but the dialogue needs revision.
Metaphorical use of '骨骼' for a story outline.
研究人员正在分析骨骼中的同位素。
Researchers are analyzing isotopes in the bones.
Scientific term '同位素' (isotope).
这种疾病会导致骨骼变形。
This disease can lead to skeletal deformation.
Resultative verb '导致' (lead to).
他被形容为拥有“骨骼精奇”的武学天赋。
He was described as having an 'extraordinary skeletal' talent for martial arts.
Idiomatic expression '骨骼精奇' (gǔgé jīngqí).
这篇文章的骨骼是由几个核心论点构成的。
The skeleton of this article is composed of several core arguments.
Metaphorical use in academic writing.
骨骼的矿物质含量随年龄增长而下降。
The mineral content of bones decreases with age.
Structure '随...而...' (along with... then...).
考古学家通过对骨骼的化学分析,重构了古代人的饮食。
Archaeologists reconstructed ancient diets through chemical analysis of bones.
Complex sentence with instrumental '通过' and resultative '重构'.
这件雕塑作品通过外露的骨骼感传达了某种张力。
The sculpture conveys a certain tension through its exposed skeletal feel.
Artistic term '骨骼感' (skeletal feeling).
该项目的法律骨骼已经初步搭建完成。
The legal skeleton of the project has been initially established.
Abstract metaphorical use in a legal context.
骨骼肌的收缩是由神经冲动触发的。
The contraction of skeletal muscles is triggered by nerve impulses.
Scientific passive '由...触发'.
他那瘦削的脸庞上,突出的骨骼显得格外冷峻。
On his thin face, the prominent skeletal structure appeared exceptionally stern.
Descriptive literary language.
这种材料的微观骨骼决定了其超强的承重能力。
The microscopic skeleton of this material determines its superior load-bearing capacity.
Metaphorical use in materials science.
在解构主义视角下,文本的骨骼往往被视为一种虚构的秩序。
From a deconstructionist perspective, the skeleton of a text is often seen as a fictional order.
High-level theoretical vocabulary.
骨骼作为生命的最后遗存,承载着跨越千年的生物信息。
As the final remains of life, the skeleton carries biological information spanning millennia.
Philosophical and scientific synthesis.
其政治体制的骨骼在这次危机中经受了严峻的考验。
The skeleton of its political system underwent a severe test during this crisis.
Sophisticated metaphorical use in political science.
在某些文化中,骨骼被赋予了神圣的象征意义,代表着不朽。
In some cultures, the skeleton is endowed with sacred symbolic meaning, representing immortality.
Passive '被赋予' (be endowed with).
通过骨骼的碳-14定年法,我们可以精确测定遗址的年代。
Through carbon-14 dating of bones, we can accurately determine the age of the site.
Technical scientific terminology.
他的哲学体系缺乏一个稳固的逻辑骨骼,因此难以自圆其说。
His philosophical system lacks a solid logical skeleton, making it difficult to justify.
Critique using metaphorical '骨骼'.
骨骼动力学研究旨在优化义肢的设计。
Skeletal dynamics research aims to optimize the design of prosthetics.
Advanced biomechanical term '骨骼动力学'.
这些废墟展现了那座古城昔日的繁华骨骼。
These ruins reveal the former prosperous skeleton of that ancient city.
Poetic and metaphorical use in archaeology.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
— Having an extraordinary physical build, usually for martial arts. It's often used humorously now.
我看你骨骼精奇,是个练武的好苗子。
— Having delicate and refined facial or body features.
那个孩子长得骨骼清秀,十分可爱。
— Having a thick or sturdy skeletal frame.
北方人的骨骼通常比南方人粗壮一些。
— The skeleton of the entire body.
他感到全身骨骼都在隐隐作痛。
— Having a complete and healthy skeletal system.
医生确认新生儿的骨骼健全。
— The proportions of one's skeletal structure, often discussed in art or modeling.
她的骨骼比例非常完美,适合当模特。
— Damage or injury to the bones.
剧烈运动可能导致骨骼损伤。
— Skeletal mutation or abnormal development.
这种骨骼变异在自然界中很少见。
— Bone remodeling (biological process) or reconstructing a skeleton (archaeology).
骨骼重塑是一个终身持续的过程。
— The support provided by the skeleton.
没有骨骼支撑,人就无法站立。
Frequentemente confundido com
Common word for single bones or food; 骨骼 is the system.
Used for mechanical frames or outlines; 骨骼 is for biological skeletons.
Means moral integrity; 骨骼 is the physical structure.
Expressões idiomáticas
— As thin as a stick; extremely skinny. While not using '骨骼', it uses the '骨' radical and relates to the visibility of the skeleton.
那个难民骨瘦如柴,令人心碎。
Literary— To undergo a thorough change; to be reborn. Literally 'to cast off one's old bones and change one's skeletal structure'.
经过三年的努力,他已经脱胎换骨了。
Common— To hate someone to the very marrow of one's bones.
他对那个骗子恨之入骨。
Common— Engraved on the bones and heart; unforgettable.
那段刻骨铭心的爱情让他终生难忘。
Literary— To have one's body smashed to pieces; to sacrifice one's life for a cause.
为了保护家园,他愿意粉身碎骨。
Literary— To break the bones and suck the marrow; to cruelly exploit people.
那些贪官污吏对百姓敲骨吸髓。
Literary— Referring to the powerful calligraphy styles of Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan. 'Bone' here refers to the structural strength of the strokes.
他的书法颇有颜筋柳骨之风。
Academic— Close as flesh and blood; inseparable.
两岸人民是骨肉相连的一家人。
Common— Having the appearance of an immortal; a sage-like or ethereal look.
那位老教授仙风道骨,气宇不凡。
Literary— Having unyielding integrity; lofty and proud bones.
他一生傲骨嶙峋,从不趋炎附势。
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Both mean framework.
骨架 is for inanimate objects (umbrellas, buildings), while 骨骼 is for living things.
自行车的骨架坏了。(The bike frame is broken.) vs. 人的骨骼很复杂。(Human skeleton is complex.)
Both refer to skeletons.
骸骨 specifically refers to the remains of a dead person/animal, often in a spooky or somber way.
战场上遍地骸骨。(The battlefield was covered in remains.)
Both can mean framework.
架构 is abstract (software, systems), while 骨骼 is physical.
我们需要优化软件架构。(We need to optimize the software architecture.)
Related to bones.
骨感 is an adjective describing a person who is very thin.
她追求骨感美。(She pursues the beauty of being bony.)
Both use the character 骨.
骨气 is a character trait (integrity), not a physical body part.
他是一个有骨气的人。(He is a person with backbone.)
Padrões de frases
这是[Noun]的骨骼。
这是恐龙的骨骼。
[Something]对骨骼好。
钙对骨骼好。
[Activity]可以增强骨骼。
跑步可以增强骨骼。
[Subject]的骨骼结构很[Adjective]。
这种鸟的骨骼结构很轻。
通过分析骨骼,我们可以[Verb]。
通过分析骨骼,我们可以知道他的年龄。
[Abstract Concept]的骨骼已经[Verb]。
这个理论的骨骼已经基本成型。
医生检查了[Person]的骨骼。
医生检查了我的骨骼。
骨骼是[Adjective]的。
骨骼是坚硬的。
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Common in medical, scientific, and structural contexts.
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我吃了一个鱼骨骼。
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我吃了一根鱼刺。
骨骼 is too formal for food. Use 鱼刺 or 鱼骨头.
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这个房子的骨骼很硬。
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这个房子的骨架很稳。
For buildings, use 骨架 (frame). 骨骼 is biological.
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他是一个没有骨骼的人。
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他是一个没有骨气的人。
If you mean he has no integrity, use 骨气. 骨骼 is physical.
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医生在检查我的骨头系统。
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医生在检查我的骨骼系统。
In a medical context, 骨骼系统 is the correct technical term.
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我看到一个骨骼在街上。
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我看到一个骷髅在街上。
If you mean a spooky skeleton (like a person in a costume), use 骷髅.
Dicas
The 'Ge' Grid
Associate '骼' (gé) with the English word 'grid'. A skeleton is a grid of bones that holds you together.
Doctor's Speak
When you want to sound more formal or scientific about health, use 骨骼 instead of 骨头.
Bones in Art
In Chinese art, 'bone' refers to the structural strength of a brushstroke. This is related to the idea of 骨骼 as a foundation.
Collective Noun
Remember that 骨骼 usually refers to the system. Don't use it for a single rib or finger bone.
Tone Check
Practicing the transition from the 3rd tone (gǔ) to the 2nd tone (gé) is great for your Mandarin flow.
Compound Power
Learn '骨骼肌' (skeletal muscle) to quickly expand your biological vocabulary.
Radical Recognition
Recognizing the '骨' radical will help you understand many other body-related characters.
Skeleton vs. Bone
Always translate 'skeleton' as 骨骼 and 'bone' as 骨头 to avoid confusion.
Building Bones
Use 骨骼 when discussing the structural framework of an abstract project to impress native speakers.
News Keywords
If you hear '骨骼' in the news, expect a story about health, archaeology, or science.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Think of 'gǔ' as the sound of a bone hitting the ground, and 'gé' as the 'grid' or 'gears' that make up the whole skeleton.
Associação visual
Visualize a museum display of a dinosaur skeleton; the label at the bottom says '骨骼'.
Word Web
Desafio
Try to find five things in your room that have a '骨骼' (structure/frame) and name them in Chinese using '骨架' or '骨骼'.
Origem da palavra
The character '骨' (gǔ) is a pictograph representing a bone with some flesh attached. The character '骼' (gé) is a phono-semantic compound where the radical '骨' provides the meaning and '各' provides the phonetic component.
Significado original: The combination '骨骼' first appeared in ancient medical and anatomical texts to describe the collective structure of bones in the human body.
Sino-Tibetan -> Sinitic -> Mandarin Chinese.Contexto cultural
Be careful when using '骨感' (bony/thin) to describe people, as it can be taken as a compliment or a criticism depending on the person's body image.
English speakers use 'skeleton' for both the biological system and the 'bare bones' of a project. Chinese uses '骨骼' similarly but has more specific words like '骨架' for physical frames.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Hospital/Doctor's Office
- 医生,我的骨骼有问题吗?
- 骨骼密度检查
- 保护骨骼健康
- 骨骼损伤
Museum/Science Center
- 这是什么动物的骨骼?
- 古代人类骨骼
- 骨骼化石
- 完整的骨骼标本
Gym/Fitness Class
- 注意你的骨骼排列
- 增强骨骼强度
- 对骨骼有好处的运动
- 骨骼和肌肉的关系
Archaeology/History
- 挖掘出了一具骨骼
- 分析骨骼的年代
- 骨骼保存完好
- 通过骨骼研究历史
Architecture/Design
- 建筑的钢骨骼
- 设计的骨骼框架
- 稳固的骨骼结构
- 剥离出事物的骨骼
Iniciadores de conversa
"你知道人体有多少块骨骼吗? (Do you know how many bones are in the human body?)"
"你觉得喝牛奶真的对骨骼有好处吗? (Do you think drinking milk is really good for your bones?)"
"你在博物馆见过最大的骨骼是什么? (What is the largest skeleton you have seen in a museum?)"
"你的骨骼结构适合练什么运动? (What sport is your skeletal structure suitable for?)"
"你听说过‘骨骼精奇’这个词吗? (Have you heard the phrase 'extraordinary skeletal build'?)"
Temas para diário
描述一次你在博物馆看到恐龙骨骼的经历。 (Describe an experience seeing a dinosaur skeleton in a museum.)
写一写你为了保护骨骼健康做了哪些努力。 (Write about the efforts you make to protect your bone health.)
如果你的身体没有骨骼支撑,生活会变成什么样? (If your body had no skeletal support, what would life be like?)
谈谈你对‘脱胎换骨’这个词的理解。 (Talk about your understanding of the phrase 'to be reborn/undergo a thorough change'.)
分析一部你喜欢的电影或小说的‘骨骼’(结构)。 (Analyze the 'skeleton' (structure) of a movie or novel you like.)
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, you should use '鱼刺' (yúcì) or '鱼骨头' (yú gǔtou). '骨骼' is too formal and refers to the whole system.
Insects have an '外骨骼' (exoskeleton). Scientists use this term, but for general insects, people don't usually use '骨骼'.
You say '骨折' (gǔzhé). While '骨骼' is related, '骨折' is the specific medical term for a fracture.
It's common in contexts like health discussions, museums, or school, but not in casual talk about food or minor injuries.
Yes, metaphorically. You can say '建筑的钢骨骼' to refer to the steel framework before completion.
Use '具' (jù) for a complete skeleton, e.g., '一具恐龙骨骼'.
Yes. '骷髅' (kūlóu) specifically refers to a skull or a spooky, bare skeleton (like in Halloween), while '骨骼' is neutral and scientific.
It's better to say '我全身骨头疼' or '我关节疼'. '骨骼疼' sounds a bit like a medical diagnosis you're giving yourself.
Literally 'extraordinary skeleton'. It's a classic line from Stephen Chow movies, implying someone is a natural-born martial arts genius.
It has the '骨' radical on the left and '各' (meaning 'each') on the right. It's a 15-stroke character.
Teste-se 200 perguntas
Translate into Chinese: 'The human skeleton has 206 bones.'
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Note the use of 骨骼 for the system and 骨头 for the individual units.
Note the use of 骨骼 for the system and 骨头 for the individual units.
Use '骨骼' in a sentence about health.
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Common health-related sentence.
Common health-related sentence.
Translate into Chinese: 'The dinosaur skeleton in the museum is very large.'
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A2 level descriptive sentence.
A2 level descriptive sentence.
Describe the difference between 骨骼 and 骨头 in Chinese.
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Detailed comparison.
Detailed comparison.
Translate into Chinese: 'Calcium is essential for bone development.'
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Formal sentence using technical terms.
Formal sentence using technical terms.
Write a sentence using 骨骼 metaphorically.
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Metaphorical use for structure.
Metaphorical use for structure.
Translate into Chinese: 'Forensic scientists identify victims through skeletal analysis.'
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Professional context.
Professional context.
Translate into Chinese: 'The building's steel skeleton has been completed.'
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Construction context.
Construction context.
Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about visiting a natural history museum using '骨骼'.
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Short narrative practice.
Short narrative practice.
Translate into Chinese: 'Osteoporosis is a common disease among the elderly.'
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Medical translation.
Medical translation.
Translate into Chinese: 'Rigging is a key step in 3D animation.'
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Technical translation.
Technical translation.
Translate into Chinese: 'His skeletal structure is quite extraordinary.'
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Using the idiomatic expression.
Using the idiomatic expression.
Translate into Chinese: 'The evolution of the skeleton reflects biological adaptation.'
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Academic translation.
Academic translation.
Explain why milk is good for bones in Chinese.
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Health explanation.
Health explanation.
Translate into Chinese: 'The remains were found deep in the forest.'
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Context of discovery.
Context of discovery.
Describe a person's physical build using '骨骼'.
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Physical description.
Physical description.
Translate into Chinese: 'We must protect our bones from a young age.'
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Simple advice.
Simple advice.
Translate into Chinese: 'The skeleton protects our organs.'
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Basic function.
Basic function.
Write a sentence about an X-ray using '骨骼'.
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Medical context.
Medical context.
Translate into Chinese: 'The skeleton is the framework of the body.'
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Defining the concept.
Defining the concept.
Pronounce the word '骨骼' correctly.
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Focus on the 3rd tone and 2nd tone.
Say 'Healthy bones' in Chinese.
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Adjective + Noun practice.
Explain in Chinese why kids should drink milk for their bones.
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Simple explanation practice.
Describe a dinosaur skeleton you saw at a museum.
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Descriptive speaking.
Use '骨骼' metaphorically in a sentence about a project.
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Metaphorical speaking.
Discuss the importance of bone density in old age.
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Health discussion.
Say 'Skeletal system' in Chinese.
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Technical term practice.
Tell a friend about an X-ray you had.
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Conversational practice.
Pronounce '骨骼精奇' and explain what it means.
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Idiom practice.
Describe the function of the human skeleton in Chinese.
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Functional description.
Say 'Bone density test' in Chinese.
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Medical term.
Use '骨骼' to describe a very thin person.
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Descriptive practice.
Say 'Exoskeleton' in Chinese.
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Biological term.
Discuss the 'skeleton' of a book you recently read.
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Literary discussion.
Explain '骨骼绑定' (rigging) to a non-technical person.
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Analogy practice.
Say 'Dinosaur skeletal fossils' in Chinese.
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Compound noun practice.
Discuss the cultural meaning of 'bones' in China.
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Cultural discussion.
Say 'Skeletal muscle contraction' in Chinese.
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Advanced technical term.
Summarize the key takeaway of this lesson on '骨骼'.
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Summary practice.
Ask someone if they have ever seen a human skeleton model.
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Question practice.
Listen and identify: '医生说他的骨骼发育正常。' What is normal?
Listening for keywords.
Listen and identify: '这具骨骼被发现于地下三米处。' Where was it found?
Locative listening.
Listen and identify: '保护骨骼,从补钙开始。' What is the advice starting with?
Health tip listening.
Listen and identify: '恐龙骨骼化石是博物馆的亮点。' What is the highlight of the museum?
Museum context.
Listen and identify: '骨骼肌通过肌腱连接到骨骼上。' What connects muscles to bones?
Technical listening.
Listen and identify: '由于骨骼疏松,他走路很小心。' Why does he walk carefully?
Causal listening.
Listen and identify: '建筑的骨骼已经初具规模。' What has taken shape?
Metaphorical listening.
Listen and identify: '法医正在测量骨骼的长度。' What is the forensic scientist measuring?
Action listening.
Listen and identify: '骨骼绑定是角色动画的第一步。' What is the first step of character animation?
Technical listening.
Listen and identify: '他的骨骼比一般人要轻。' How is his skeleton described?
Comparative listening.
Listen and identify: '这些骨骼已经钙化了。' What happened to the bones?
Scientific listening.
Listen and identify: '骨骼是支撑生命的框架。' What is the skeleton to life?
Philosophical listening.
Listen and identify: '我们需要分析骨骼中的DNA。' What needs to be analyzed?
Scientific listening.
Listen and identify: '这具骨骼保存得非常完美。' How is the skeleton preserved?
Descriptive listening.
Listen and identify: '骨骼的健康状况反映了生活水平。' What does bone health reflect?
Sociological listening.
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Summary
The word 骨骼 (gǔgé) is your go-to term for describing the 'skeleton' as a complete system or formal structure. For example, '骨骼健康' (bone health) is a common phrase in medical contexts, while '建筑的骨骼' (the building's skeleton) is used in architecture.
- A formal noun meaning 'skeleton' or 'skeletal system' in biological and medical contexts.
- Differs from the informal '骨头' (gǔtou) which refers to individual bones or food.
- Frequently used metaphorically to describe the structural framework of buildings, stories, or systems.
- A key term in health, archaeology, and science, appearing in CEFR A2 and above.
The 'Ge' Grid
Associate '骼' (gé) with the English word 'grid'. A skeleton is a grid of bones that holds you together.
Doctor's Speak
When you want to sound more formal or scientific about health, use 骨骼 instead of 骨头.
Bones in Art
In Chinese art, 'bone' refers to the structural strength of a brushstroke. This is related to the idea of 骨骼 as a foundation.
Collective Noun
Remember that 骨骼 usually refers to the system. Don't use it for a single rib or finger bone.
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