节
section; measure word; nautical knot
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesnoun
joint; node (of bamboo, bone, etc.)
Can refer to natural joints of plants or mechanical connection points
The bamboo joints on this stalk are very obvious.
This joint is injured and cannot move.
noun
section; segment; beat
Used for music, text, or divided parts of a whole
The beat of this song is very lively.
This article is divided into three small sections.
measure word
section; unit; class
Used for train cars, sugarcane, classes, book chapters, etc.
I am sitting in the second train carriage.
This sugarcane stalk has five segments.
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We had three Chinese language classes today.
Please turn to section 8 of chapter 3.
noun
nautical knot (speed unit)
technicalInternational maritime speed measurement unit, 1 knot equals 1 nautical mile per hour
The maximum speed of this cargo ship is 25 knots.
On typhoon days, fishing boats can only sail at a speed of 5 knots.