connection point; link
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
junction; connection point; joint
informalTypically refers to the place where two objects, especially long or thin ones (like ropes, threads, roads), are joined. The suffix '儿 (r)' indicates a noun and is more common in Northern Mandarin.
Zhè这
gēn根
shéng绳
zi子
de的
jiē接
tou头
r儿
bù不
tài太
jiē结
shi实
。
The joint of this rope isn't very sturdy.
Zhè这
tiáo条
chuáng床
dān单
yǒu有
gè个
jiē接
tou头
r儿
，
shuì睡
zhe着
yǒu有
diǎn点
gè硌
。
This bedsheet has a seam (joint), and it's a bit uncomfortable to sleep on.
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Shuǐ水
guǎn管
lòu漏
shuǐ水
le了
，
kě可
néng能
shì是
jiē接
tou头
r儿
sōng松
le了
。
The water pipe is leaking; the joint might be loose.