English–Chinese

“joint” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguān jié

Example

昨天爬楼时我的关节有点疼。zuó tiān pá lóu shí wǒ de guān jié yóu diǎn téng

My joints hurt a little when I climbed the stairs yesterday.

Illustration for 关节 (joint)

How to say “joint” in Chinese

“Joint” in Chinese is 关节 (guān jié).

A hinge-like meeting place between bones that lets the body bend or turn.

Full entry for 关节: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 关节

运动时要注意不要给关节造成太大负担。yùn dòng shí yào zhù yì bú yào gěi guān jié zào chéng tài dà fù dān

When exercising, be careful not to put too much strain on your joints.

Tips for using 关节

  • For everyday health talk, Chinese often puts the affected body part directly before the symptom, so this noun can head a short statement without an English-style linking verb.

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