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髋 is a phono-semantic compound and the simplified form of 髖. The left-side component 骨 (bone) indicates the meaning, while the right-side component 宽 (wide/broad) gives the sound and also hints at the bone's broad shape. Thus, the character aptly describes the hip bone or pelvis as a wide skeletal structure. It is used in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts for the hip joint and the surrounding area that connects the torso to the lower limbs.
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