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“pelvis” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingǔ pén

Example

他摔倒时骨盆受了伤。tā shuāi dǎo shí gǔ pén shòu le shāng

He injured his pelvis when he fell.

Illustration for 骨盆 (pelvis)

How to say “pelvis” in Chinese

“Pelvis” in Chinese is 骨盆 (gǔ pén).

A strong ring of bone at the base of the trunk supports the body, transfers force from the legs, and encloses a protected inner space.

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

Example sentences with 骨盆

老师在黑板上画了骨盆的位置。lǎo shī zài hēi bǎn shàng huà le gǔ pén de wèi zhì

The teacher drew the position of the pelvis on the blackboard.

Tips for using 骨盆

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun is useful in clear descriptions of falls, pain, and medical care because it names a specific body region rather than the lower trunk generally.

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