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Definition
Tendon; a band of fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing a specific sports injury or physical therapy. When talking about general muscle soreness or pain, locals usually prefer using 肌肉 or simply referring to the body part directly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 筋, which is a broader term often used in everyday speech to refer to tendons, ligaments, or even veins. While 腱 is the precise anatomical term, 筋 is much more common when complaining about general stiffness or aches.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
