脊梁
jǐ​liángjǐ​liang HSK7

backbone

  • created sense approved 脊梁 · jǐ​liáng · backbone

    脊梁

    jǐ​liáng

    backbone

    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。

    jǐ​liang

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 脊梁 · jǐ​liáng · spine

    脊梁

    jǐ​liáng

    spine

    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。

    jǐ​liang

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 脊梁 · jǐ​liang · back

    脊梁

    jǐ​liang

    back

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

    他直起脊梁，继续向前走。

    noun

    created sense