gwat1 gaak3骨骼
Jyutpinggwat1 gaak3
Yalegwāt gaak
Definition
Skeleton; bone structure or physical build.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the anatomical structure of bones rather than the general body frame. While often used in biological or medical contexts, it also appears in martial arts or fantasy tropes to describe someone with a naturally gifted or sturdy physical constitution.
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His skeleton is very large, he looks like a giant.
This type of exercise is very helpful for strengthening the skeleton.
Related words
Common phrases
having an extraordinary physical build
skeletal development
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 骨架, which is more commonly used to describe the general frame or structure of a person or object in everyday speech. 骨骼 sounds more clinical or formal compared to the more versatile 骨架.
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Grammar guides
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