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膝盖

xī gài
个 gè 只 zhǐ 双 shuāng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. knee
  2. 2. (Internet slang) to kneel down (in admiration)

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Word relationships

Related words

1 item
跪
guì

to kneel

膝盖 is the knee; 跪 is the action of kneeling

Usage notes

Cultural notes

In internet slang, 膝盖 can mean 'to kneel in admiration', expressing extreme respect or awe, often used humorously.

Example Sentences

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他的 膝盖 受伤了。
His knee is injured.

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Words Containing 膝盖

磕膝盖
kē xī gài

(dialect) knee

膝盖骨
xī gài gǔ

kneecap

Child Words of 膝盖

盖
gài

lid

膝
xī

knee