脊梁骨
jǐ​liang​gǔ

backbone

Senses

脊梁骨 jǐ​liang​gǔ (also jǐ​liáng​gǔ) backbone

the physical spine or vertebrae of humans and animals

脊梁骨 jǐ​liang​gǔ (also jǐ​liáng​gǔ) moral character

metaphorical strength of character, willpower, or integrity

脊梁骨 jǐ​liang​gǔ (also jǐ​liáng​gǔ) mainstay

the key part of something or the core force that supports a group or system

References

same_as 脊梁骨/脊梁骨 → 脊椎骨/脊椎骨
synonym 背骨/背骨 → 脊梁骨/脊梁骨
synonym 脊柱/脊柱 → 脊梁骨/脊梁骨
same_as 脊椎骨/脊椎骨 → 脊梁骨/脊梁骨