the hard tissue forming the skeleton of humans and vertebrate animals; bone

to suffer a fracture; for a bone to break or crack, usually caused by injury or disease

The most important person or thing that provides support to a group or organization; mainstay; core members of a staff.

bone marrow; the soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells

skull; the bone structure of the head; the cranium or calvarium

the series of curved bones in the chest of humans or other vertebrates that protect the internal organs and assist with breathing

pork chop; spareribs; cutlet; meat on the ribs or vertebrae of livestock used as food

cremation ashes of a person after they have been cremated

The material and substance that makes up bone, consisting of a hard outer layer and a spongy inner layer; osseous tissue.

tough and flexible tissue found in the bodies of humans and vertebrate animals

skeleton; bone structure; the framework of bones supporting the body of a human or animal

beneath the surface; at the deepest level; in one's heart of hearts. Often used with a negative tone to describe someone's true nature or thoughts as opposed to their outward appearance.

literally carved in the bones and engraved in the heart; used to describe feelings of gratitude or an experience that is etched in one's memory forever

the branch of medicine or a hospital department dealing with the study and treatment of bone diseases and injuries

The supporting frame or structure of an object; skeleton.

The earliest known form of systematic Chinese writing, consisting of inscriptions on tortoise shells and animal bones used for divination during the Shang and Zhou dynasties

the clavicle; a pair of S-shaped bones in the upper chest connecting the breastbone to the shoulder blades

The bones remaining after a body has decomposed.

thighbone; femur

muscles and bones; also used to refer to physical strength or the body as a whole

the larger of the two long bones in the lower leg; tibia

penetrating to the bone, usually used to describe extreme cold; bone-chilling; biting

the ring-shaped bony structure in humans and other mammals that supports the spine and protects organs such as the bladder

breastbone; sternum

Strength of character; unyielding spirit or moral integrity; courage and fortitude

bleached bones of a corpse after the flesh has decayed

Any of the cells that make up bone tissue; specifically a mature bone cell.

skull; the bony framework of the head of humans and other vertebrates, also called [[头骨|頭骨|tou2 gu3]]

(Daoism) To shed one's mortal body and exchange one's bones for immortal ones; to be reborn as a deity

one's flesh and blood; blood relations such as parents, siblings, or children

The small irregular bones that form the spinal column, also commonly called [[脊椎骨|脊椎骨|ji3 zhui1 gu3]].

to have one's hair stand on end or one's blood run cold; to be absolutely terrified or struck with fear

The central structural beam along the bottom of a ship's hull; by extension, any similar supporting frame in an aircraft or building.

the zygomatic bone situated below the eye on either side of the face

a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints

undisguised and blatant; thinly veiled; often used to describe intentions or expressions that are unsubtle or frank to the point of being offensive

deeply felt and unforgettable; ingrained or deep-rooted like something carved into the bones

To hate someone to the marrow of one's bones; to feel extreme hatred toward someone.

(idiom) to be torn to pieces or have one's bones crushed; most often used figuratively to mean sacrificing one's life for a cause or dying a horrific death

kneecap; the small bone at the front of the knee joint

(informal) a critical juncture or crucial moment; the crux of a matter

human bones; skeletal remains of a body

(idiom) extremely thin and emaciated; a bag of bones

Rectangular tiles used for gaming or gambling, traditionally made of bone, ivory, bamboo, or plastic. A set usually consists of 32 tiles marked with dots ranging from 2 to 12. Also called [[牙牌|牙牌|ya2 pai2]] or [[牌九|牌九|pai2 jiu3]].

A person with a strong will who is firm in their stance and refuses to yield to pressure or force

The outer and thinner of the two bones in the lower leg, located alongside the [[胫骨|脛骨|jing4 gu3]].

The largest and longest nerve in the human body, which runs from the lower spine down the legs to control movement and sensation.

kneecap; patella; the flat, triangular bone at the front of the knee joint

Muscle that is attached to the skeleton and whose movement is controlled by conscious will; also called striated muscle or voluntary muscle.