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脊梁
jǐliang
Description
脊梁就是人后背中间的那根骨头。
The 脊梁 is the bone in the middle of a person's back.
我们也常用脊梁来说一个国家或民族最重要、最坚强的部分。
We also often use 脊梁 to refer to the most important and strongest part of a country or nation.
Meanings
脊梁jǐliang
the spine; the backbone (of the body)
他挺直脊梁站着。
He stood up straight.
脊梁jǐliang
backbone; pillar; mainstay (figurative)
工人是国家的脊梁。
Workers are the backbone of the country.
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Notes
- Etymology
脊 (spine) + 梁 (beam/ridge), literally the beam of the back.
- Nuance
often figurative, praising someone or something as a firm, dependable support.
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