Definition
护膝 is a compound noun meaning 'knee pad' or 'knee protector' — protective gear worn during sports or physical activity. It does NOT mean the anatomical kneecap (which is 膝盖骨 or 髌骨). The word combines 护 (to protect) and 膝 (knee).
n.
knee padknee protector
Examples
- 护膝。Tā dǎ lánqiú shí zǒngshì dài zhe hù xī.He always wears knee pads when playing basketball.
- 护膝，。Zhè fù hù xī hěn hòu, néng bǎohù xīgài.This pair of knee pads is very thick and can protect the knees.
- 护膝。Yīshēng jiànyì tā yùndòng shí dài shàng hù xī.The doctor advised him to wear knee pads when exercising.
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