截肢 (jié zhī) — to amputate (a limb); amputation

Definition

A medical term meaning to amputate a limb (verb) or the amputation itself (noun). Often used in the context of serious injury, disease, or surgery.

to amputate (a limb)amputation

Examples

  • Yī shēng gěi tā jié le zhī.
    The doctor amputated his limb.
  • 截肢
    Tā yīn wèi chē huò bì xū jié zhī.
    He had to have an amputation because of a car accident.
  • 截肢
    jié zhī Shǒu shù fēi cháng chéng gōng.
    The amputation surgery was very successful.

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