骨 Stroke Order — How to Write 骨

Stroke Order

骨 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 骨, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

骨 Radical and Character Components

Components:冎⺼

骨 is an ideographic compound. Flesh ⺼ and bones 冎.

Radical: 骨 + 0 more strokes

骨 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 骨 in Chinese

gǔ骨

Bone; the hard tissue that supports the body and protects organs in humans and vertebrates. Also used metaphorically for the backbone or core member of a group, or to refer to close blood relatives.

他是公司的业务骨干，对产品非常了解。

He is the backbone of the company's business and knows the products very well.

The framework or supporting structure of an object, similar to a bone, such as the ribs of an umbrella or a fan.

我的伞骨断了，没法用了

The ribs of my umbrella are broken, so it's unusable.

Refers to the vigor, strength, or distinctive artistic style and character in literary or artistic works, such as powerful writing ("骨力") or artistic integrity ("风骨").

他的文章笔力雄健，颇具风骨

His writing is powerful and possesses considerable artistic integrity and style.

Referring to a person's quality, spirit, or integrity, such as moral courage or character.

他很有骨气，面对困难从不低头。

He has great integrity and never bows down in the face of difficulties.

gū骨

Refers to an unopened flower bud, often used in the term 'gǔduǒr' (骨朵儿).

这朵花还是个小骨朵儿，没有完全开放。

This flower is still a small bud, not fully open yet.

When pronounced as gū, usually in the compound '骨碌' (gūlu), it means to roll or tumble.

他的眼睛骨碌碌地转了一下。

His eyes rolled around.

Common Words and Phrases with 骨

gǔ骨cì刺

A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth that forms on the edges of bones, often in joints.

他因为膝盖上的骨刺而感到疼痛

He felt pain due to the bone spur in his knee.

gǔ骨dǒng董

An antique or curio; an ancient artifact.

他喜欢在周末去跳蚤市场寻找有趣的骨董。

He likes to go to the flea market on weekends to look for interesting antiques.

gū骨dū嘟

To pout one's lips; to stick one's mouth out.

他骨嘟骨嘟地喝了一大口水。

He gulped down a big mouthful of water.

gū骨duǒ朵

An ancient stick-shaped weapon, typically made of iron or hard wood, with a melon-shaped head.

在古老的战场上，战士们挥舞着手中的骨朵，英勇地与敌人搏斗

On the ancient battlefield, the warriors bravely fought their enemies, wielding their guduo.

gū骨duǒ朵er儿

A flower bud; an unopened flower.

那朵玫瑰花还是个骨朵儿呢，估计再过两天就开了。

That rose is still a bud, it will probably open in a couple of days.

gǔ骨féi肥hòu厚

Hyperostosis refers to the excessive formation of bone tissue, particularly in the skull.

X光片显示，这名患者的颅骨存在轻微的骨肥厚现象，但并未引起明显症状。

X-rays showed a slight hyperostosis in this patient's skull, but it did not cause any obvious symptoms.

gǔ骨gàn干

The backbone, mainstay, or core element/member of something.

他从小就是我们研究团队的骨干，对项目的成功起到了关键作用。

He has been a core member of our research team since childhood, playing a crucial role in the project's success.

gǔ骨gé骼

The framework of bones that supports the body of a human or other vertebrate, or a similar structure in invertebrates.

健康的饮食和适度的锻炼有助于维持强健的骨骼。

A healthy diet and moderate exercise help maintain strong bones.

gǔ骨gěng鲠

Literally, a fishbone. Metaphorically, it refers to an upright and unyielding person, or a persistent obstacle.

他生性骨鲠，从不阿谀奉承

He has an upright and unyielding character, never flattering others.

gǔ骨gěng鲠zài在hóu喉

Like having a fishbone caught in one's throat; metaphorically, feeling deeply uneasy or distressed by unspoken thoughts or an unresolved issue, needing to express it.