脊梁

jǐ liáng

根 gēn 条 tiáo

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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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]

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Word relationships

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脊梁骨

jǐ liang gǔ

backbone

大陆口语常用，带后缀“骨”，强调骨骼部分。

Synonyms

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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。

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

chuō jǐ liang

to criticize behind sb's back

戳脊梁骨

chuō jǐ liang gǔ