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7-9

backbone

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ji3liang5 jǐliang

Alternative Pinyin

ji3liang2 jǐliáng

Meaning


Primary

backbone

Alternatives

spine, back

Mnemonic


脊梁 Backbone refers to the 脊 backbone which is the spinal 梁 bridge from the hips to the head. It isn't a literal 梁 bridge, so we say that part [5] quietly.

Usage


农民 是 国家 的 脊梁。

Farmers are the backbone of the country.

老师 是 社会 的 脊梁。

Teachers are the backbone of society.

每 个 人 都 应该 做 有 脊梁 的 人。

Everyone should be a person with backbone.