dai2骶
Jyutpingdai2
Yaledái
Definition
Sacrum or coccyx.
- technicalsacrum
- technicalcoccyx
neutralbodyhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the sacrum or the base of the spine in medical or anatomical contexts. In everyday speech, people often use the more general term 尾龍骨 when referring to the tailbone or lower back area, as 骶 is highly technical and rarely used outside of clinical settings.
Examples
They fell and hurt their sacrum, it hurts so much they cannot walk.
Related words
Common phrases
sacrum
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with other bone-related terms or struggle with the pronunciation, which is not common in daily life. It is safer to use 尾龍骨 for casual conversation to avoid sounding overly formal or clinical.
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Grammar guides
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