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“knuckle” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǐ guān jié

Example

我的指关节有点疼。wǒ de zhǐ guān jié yóu diǎn téng

My knuckle is a little sore.

Illustration for 指关节 (knuckle)

How to say “knuckle” in Chinese

“Knuckle” in Chinese is 指关节 (zhǐ guān jié).

A bendable meeting point that links the bones along a finger.

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

Example sentences with 指关节

宝宝的指关节被门夹了一下。báo bǎo de zhǐ guān jié bèi mén jiā le yí xià

The baby's knuckle was briefly caught in the door.

Tips for using 指关节

  • Chinese can identify the particular finger before describing pain or swelling, making the location clear in ordinary conversation.

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