骨盆

gǔpén

noun #17,823

Measure Word

一个骨盆 gè

Meanings

1 pelvis

Characters

Literally 'bone basin' — the pelvis is shaped like a basin formed by bones.

Examples

她摔倒后骨盆骨折了。

Tā shuāidǎo hòu gǔpén gǔzhé le.

She fractured her pelvis after falling.

骨盆是连接脊柱和下肢的重要结构。

Gǔpén shì liánjiē jǐzhù hé xiàzhī de zhòngyào jiégòu.

The pelvis is an important structure connecting the spine and lower limbs.

Tips

memory

The pelvis looks like a basin (盆) made of bone (骨) — the Chinese name describes its shape perfectly.

Stroke Order

骨 gǔ

盆 pén