骨盆 (gǔpén): pelvis

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一个骨盆 gè

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

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她摔倒后骨盆骨折了。

Tā shuāidǎo hòu gǔpén gǔzhé le.

She fractured her pelvis after falling.

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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.

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

骨 gǔ

盆 pén