spine in Chinese
spine in Chinese is 背骨, 脊柱, 背 — spine means the column of bones running down the back, from the head down to the tail or pelvis, that protects the spinal cord and holds up the chest and abdomen.
spine in Chinese
背骨
Pronounced: bèi gǔ
(figurative) Courage or assertiveness.
脊柱
Pronounced: jǐ zhù
Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.
背
Pronounced: bēi
The narrow, bound edge of a book that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's and publisher's name.
刺
Pronounced: cī
(zootomy, botany, mycology) A pointed, fairly rigid protuberance or needlelike structure on an animal, shell, mushroom or plant. The botanical term technically refers to such a structure derived from a leaf or part of a leaf.
What does "spine" mean?
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noun The column of bones running down the back, from the head down to the tail or pelvis, that protects the spinal cord and holds up the chest and abdomen.
"The doctor checked my spine to see whether my back was straight."
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noun Bravery or a willingness to stand up for yourself.
"It took real spine to tell the manager he had made a mistake."
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noun A ridge or other long central structure that other parts branch out from, shaped a bit like a backbone.
"The mountain range has a long rocky spine with valleys branching off on either side."
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noun The narrow edge of a book that holds the pages together and faces outward on a shelf, usually printed with the title and author's name.
"I found the book quickly because its bright red spine stood out on the shelf."
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spine in a sentence
- The doctor checked my spine to see whether my back was straight.
- Swimming can strengthen the muscles that support your spine.
- It took real spine to tell the manager he had made a mistake.
- I wish he had the spine to say no to his bossy friends.
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What is "spine" in Chinese?
"spine" in Chinese is 背骨, 脊柱, 背. spine means: The column of bones running down the back, from the head down to the tail or pelvis, that protects the spinal cord and holds up the chest and abdomen.
How do you pronounce 背骨?
"spine" in Chinese is 背骨, pronounced "bèi gǔ".
How do you use "spine" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor checked my spine to see whether my back was straight." In Chinese, "spine" is 背骨, 脊柱, 背.
Are there other ways to say "spine" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "spine": 背骨, 脊柱, 背, 刺.
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