Chinese symbol for “knuckle”
指关节
zhǐ guān jié
Traditional: 指關節
knuckle
The closest CC-CEDICT match for knuckle is 指关节 (zhǐ guān jié), defined as: knuckle.
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Characters and stroke order
Traditional forms
Other Chinese words for “knuckle”
Related words
Other words that share a character with 指关节.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 指出 | zhǐ chū | to indicate; to point out |
| 指导 (指導) | zhǐ dǎo | to guide; to direct; to instruct; coach; trainer |
| 指挥 (指揮) | zhǐ huī | to conduct; to command |
| 指数 (指數) | zhǐ shù | (numerical, statistical) index; (math.) exponent |
| 指标 (指標) | zhǐ biāo | (production) target; quota; index; indicator |
| 指定 | zhǐ dìng | to appoint; to assign |
| 关系 (關係) | guān xi | relation; relationship; connection; to concern; to involve; to affect |
| 关于 (關於) | guān yú | pertaining to; concerning |
| 节目 (節目) | jié mù | (TV or radio) program; show; item; act; segment; number (on the program of a concert, variety show or cultural event) |
See also: Japanese symbol for “knuckle”.
Data: CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0); Unihan Database (Unicode License v3); Make Me a Hanzi (Arphic Public License (graphics.txt); LGPL-3.0-or-later (dictionary.txt)); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.