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脊梁 jǐliáng backbone

backbone; spine; Taiwan pr.

怎么记住“脊梁”: 脊 spine + 梁 bridge = backbone.

  • HSK 9 级
  • 词语

汉字

用法

  • The backbone / spine - literal, and figuratively the mainstay of a nation or family - 民族的脊梁 (mínzú de jǐliáng) the backbone of the nation.
  • The figurative use honors those who bear the weight and give strength; 挺直脊梁 = stand tall with dignity.
  • Colloquial reading; 脊梁骨 is the literal spinal column.