脊梁

jǐ liáng

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脊梁

jǐ liáng Noun backbone; spine

脊梁

jǐ liang (coll.) back (of a human or other vertebrate)

Definitions

1. backbone
2. spine
3. Taiwan pr. [jǐ liang]

Word relationships

Register variants

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• 脊梁骨 jǐ liang gǔ 脊梁骨 jǐ liang gǔ backbone 大陆口语常用，带后缀“骨”，强调骨骼部分。: backbone

Synonyms

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• 脊柱 jǐ zhù 脊柱 jǐ zhù spinal column 指人和动物背部中央的骨柱，更正式或医学用语。: spinal column

Usage notes

Common mistakes

注意“脊”读jǐ，不读jí；台湾读音jǐ liang轻声，与大陆规范读音jǐ liáng不同。

Formality

“脊梁”在台湾口语中多读轻声，大陆则读原调。

Example Sentences

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民族的 脊梁 不能弯。

The backbone of a nation cannot be bent.

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Words Containing 脊梁

• 戳脊梁 戳脊梁 chuō jǐ liang: to criticize behind sb's back
• 戳脊梁骨 戳脊梁骨 chuō jǐ liang gǔ: to criticize behind sb's back
• 脊梁骨 脊梁骨 jǐ liang gǔ: backbone

Child Words of 脊梁

• 梁 梁 liáng: roof beam
• 脊 脊 jǐ: (bound form) spine; backbone