English–Chinese
“shoulder blade” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiān jiǎ gǔ
Example
我昨天摔倒，感觉肩胛骨很疼。wǒ zuó tiān shuāi dǎo gǎn jué jiān jiá gǔ hěn téng
I fell yesterday, and my shoulder blade hurt a lot.
How to say “shoulder blade” in Chinese
“Shoulder blade” in Chinese is 肩胛骨 (jiān jiǎ gǔ).
A flat triangular plate behind the shoulder that stabilizes arm movement and gives several muscles a broad anchor.
Example sentences with 肩胛骨
如果觉得酸痛，我会按按肩胛骨附近缓解一下。rú guǒ jué de suān tòng wǒ huì àn àn jiān jiá gǔ fù jìn huán jiě yí xià
If I feel sore, I press around my shoulder blade to relieve it a little.
Tips for using 肩胛骨
- Because this word is anatomically precise, everyday speakers use it when the exact location of shoulder discomfort or movement trouble matters, not for every ache in the shoulder area.