颈椎

jǐng zhuī

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. cervical vertebra
2. the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck of humans and most mammals

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Word relationships

Related words

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脊椎

jǐ zhuī

vertebra

general term for vertebrae; 颈椎 specifically refers to cervical vertebrae

胸椎

xiōng zhuī

thoracic vertebra

thoracic vertebra, the section below the cervical spine

腰椎

yāo zhuī

lumbar vertebra (lower backbone)

lumbar vertebra, the lower back

脖子

bó zi

neck

neck; the body part where cervical vertebrae are located

Usage notes

Common mistakes

颈椎 is a formal medical term; in everyday speech, use 脖子 for neck. Saying 我的颈椎疼 (my cervical vertebrae hurt) sounds odd; say 我脖子疼 (my neck hurts).

Example Sentences

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长时间低头看手机会损伤颈椎。

Looking down at your phone for long periods can damage the cervical vertebrae.

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Words Containing 颈椎

颈椎病

jǐng zhuī bìng

cervical spondylosis

Child Words of 颈椎

a hammer

spine