骼

gé

各 + 骨

Definitions

gé used in 骨骼[gǔ gé]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 骨 represents the meaning and 各 represents the sound.

Semantic: 骨 Phonetic: 各

About

As a phono-semantic compound, 骼 combines the radical 骨 (bone) with the phonetic component 各. The radical 骨 places it within the semantic field of skeletal structures, while 各 provides its pronunciation. The character specifically refers to a skeleton or the bones of a corpse, serving as a precise term for skeletal remains, whether human or animal.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

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骨骼是身体的支架。

Gǔgé shì shēntǐ de zhījià.

The skeleton is the framework of the body.

他的骨骼非常强壮。

Tā de gǔgé fēicháng qiángzhuàng.

His bones are very strong.

医生建议保护骨骼健康。

Yīshēng jiànyì bǎohù gǔgé jiànkāng.

The doctor advises protecting bone health.

钙质对骨骼健康很重要。

Gàizhì duì gǔgé jiànkāng hěn zhòngyào.

Calcium is very important for bone health.

博物馆里陈列着恐龙骨骼。

Bówùguǎn lǐ chénliè zhe kǒnglóng gǔgé.

Dinosaur skeletons are displayed in the museum.

随着年龄增长，骨骼密度会下降。

Suízhe niánlíng zēngzhǎng, gǔgé mìdù huì xiàjiàng.

As age increases, bone density decreases.

骨质疏松是一种常见的骨骼疾病。

Gǔzhì shūsōng shì yī zhǒng chángjiàn de gǔgé jíbìng.

Osteoporosis is a common bone disease.

科学家通过骨骼化石研究古代气候。

Kēxuéjiā tōngguò gǔgé huàshí yánjiū gǔdài qìhòu.

Scientists study ancient climate through bone fossils.

Related Characters

Component: 各

Component: 骨

骼