Definitions

xiè joint of bones

Etymology

A bony  joint  also provides the pronunciation

About

combines the bone radical with (jiè), which means "joint" and also provides the character's pronunciation. It denotes the connections between bones, highlighting the gaps and articulations within the skeletal system. In traditional medical and anatomical contexts, the term describes the physiological space where bones meet to enable movement, and it commonly functions as a specialized verb for setting a dislocated bone or manipulating a joint back into its socket.