Definition
关节 (guān jié) has two meanings: (1) a body joint (e.g., knee, elbow), and (2) a key point or critical juncture in a process. For the 'key point' sense, 关键 (guānjiàn) is more common and general; 关节 emphasizes a crucial link or turning point. For 'juncture', 关头 (guāntóu) is similar but 关节 suggests a phase rather than a single moment.
noun
(anatomy) jointkey pointcrucial linkcritical phasejuncture
Examples
- 关节。Yīshēng jiǎnchá le tā de xīgài guān jié.The doctor examined his knee joint.
- 关节。Zhège xìjié shì tánpàn de guān jié.This detail is the key point of the negotiation.
- 关节。Gōngsī zhèng chǔyú zhuǎnxíng de guān jié.The company is at a critical phase of transformation.
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