back; backbone; pillar
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
back (of the human body)
Refers to the anatomical back, specifically the spine and surrounding area. Often used in a physical or descriptive context.
Tā他
de的
jǐ脊
liang梁
shàng上
yǒu有
yī一
dào道
cháng长
cháng长
de的
bā疤
hén痕
。
There is a long scar on his back.
Tā他
tǐng挺
zhí直
le了
jǐ脊
liang梁
，
xiǎn显
de得
fēi非
cháng常
zì自
xìn信
。
He straightened his back, looking very confident.
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Zhòng重
wù物
yā压
wān弯
le了
tā他
de的
jǐ脊
liang梁
。
The heavy weight bent his back.
noun
backbone; pillar; mainstay
commendatoryA figurative, positive term used to describe people who are the core strength and support of a country, nation, or organization.
Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
men们
gōng公
sī司
de的
jì技
shù术
jǐ脊
liang梁
。
He is the technical backbone of our company.
Zhī知
shì识
fèn分
zǐ子
shì是
mín民
zú族
fù复
xīng兴
de的
jǐ脊
liang梁
。
Intellectuals are the backbone of national rejuvenation.
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Zhè这
xiē些
kē科
xué学
jiā家
shì是
guó国
jiā家
de的
jǐ脊
liang梁
。
These scientists are the pillars of the nation.
Rén人
mín民
de的
jǐ脊
liang梁
shì是
yā压
bù不
kuǎ垮
de的
。
The backbone of the people cannot be broken.