jǐ​liángjǐ​liang HSK7

backbone

Senses

脊梁 jǐ​liáng (also jǐ​liang) backbone

noun · a metaphorical pillar or the main source of strength and support for a group or nation

那些为国尽忠的英雄们才是民族的脊梁。

脊梁 jǐ​liáng (also jǐ​liang) spine

noun · the physical spinal column or backbone of a person or animal

由于长期弯腰工作,他的脊梁感到一阵酸痛。

脊梁 jǐ​liang back

noun · (coll.) the back of a human or other vertebrate

他直起脊梁,继续向前走。

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