jìng

胫

Character · NounTraditional脛

shin; lower leg

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

shin; lower leg

formal

Specifically refers to the part of the leg between the knee and ankle. Used more in formal or medical contexts.

Tā他
shuāi摔
dǎo倒
shí时
kē磕
dào到
le了
jìng胫
gǔ骨
 。

He hit his shin bone when he fell.

Jìng胫
bù部
yǒu有
zhòng重
yào要
de的
xuè血
guǎn管
hé和
shén神
jīng经
 。

There are important blood vessels and nerves in the lower leg.

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Cháng长
shí时
jiān间
zhàn站
lì立
huì会
dǎo导
zhì致
jìng胫
bù部
suān酸
tòng痛
 。

Standing for long periods can cause soreness in the shins.