脆骨 (cuì gū) — cartilage; gristle

Definition

Examples

• 这道菜的脆骨很好吃，又脆又嫩。
  Zhè dào cài de cuì gū hěn hǎo chī, yòu cuì yòu nèn.
  The cartilage in this dish is delicious — both crunchy and tender.
• 医生说我膝盖的脆骨有点磨损。
  Yī shēng shuō wǒ xī gài de cuì gū yǒu diǎn mó sǔn.
  The doctor said the cartilage in my knee is a bit worn.
• 炖汤的时候加一点脆骨，味道会更香。
  Dùn tāng de shí hou jiā yì diǎn cuì gū, wèi dào huì gèng xiāng.
  Adding a bit of cartilage when simmering soup makes it more flavorful.