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脊梁

jǐ liáng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • backbone
  • spine
  • Taiwan pr. [ji3 liang5]
  • (coll.) back (of a human or other vertebrate)

Definition

脊梁指人或动物的脊柱；也比喻事物的中坚力量或人的骨气、气节。

The backbone or spine of a human or animal; also metaphorically refers to the backbone or mainstay of something, or a person's integrity and moral courage.

Usage

作为名词，常用于描述身体结构或比喻重要支撑。在比喻用法中，常指团队、民族或事业的核心力量，或形容人有骨气、不屈服。

As a noun, it is used to describe the physical structure or metaphorically as a crucial support. In metaphorical usage, it often refers to the core strength of a team, nation, or cause, or describes a person with integrity and unyielding spirit.

Examples

  • 1 他的脊梁挺得笔直，显示出自信和坚定。 (He stood with his spine straight, showing confidence and firmness.)
  • 2 这座大桥的脊梁是钢筋混凝土结构，非常坚固。 (The backbone of this bridge is a reinforced concrete structure, very sturdy.)
  • 3 在困难时期，这些工人是国家的脊梁。 (During difficult times, these workers are the backbone of the nation.)
  • 4 做人要有脊梁，不能随波逐流。 (One must have integrity and not follow the crowd.)
  • 5 他失去了脊梁般的团队支持，项目难以推进。 (He lost the backbone of team support, making it hard to advance the project.)

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