龙骨
lóng​gǔ

breastbone

  • created sense approved 龙骨/龍骨 · lóng​gǔ · breastbone

    龙骨 / 龍骨

    lóng​gǔ

    breastbone

    The keel-shaped sternum of a bird, where the powerful flight muscles are attached.

    这种鸟的龙骨突非常大，显示出其强大的飞行能力。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 龙骨/龍骨 · lóng​gǔ · dragon bones

    龙骨 / 龍骨

    lóng​gǔ

    dragon bones

    Fossilized animal bones or teeth used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for their supposed sedative properties.

    中医师在药方中加入了龙骨以助安神。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 龙骨/龍骨 · lóng​gǔ · keel

    龙骨 / 龍骨

    lóng​gǔ

    keel

    The primary structural member of a ship, running along the centerline of the hull's bottom.

    造船工人首先铺设了这艘远洋货轮的龙骨。

    noun

    created sense