颈椎

頸椎
jǐngzhuī
noun #23,195

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 cervical vertebra
  2. 2 cervical spine
  3. 3 neck vertebra

Examples

HSK 5
Tā bèi zhěnduàn chū jǐngzhuī jiānpán tūchū.
He was diagnosed with a cervical disc herniation.
HSK 6
Cháng shíjiān dītóu kàn shǒujī huì shānghài jǐngzhuī.
Looking down at your phone for long periods can damage your cervical spine.

Tips

culture
颈椎病 (jǐngzhuī bìng, cervical spondylosis) has become a widespread modern complaint in China, often attributed to prolonged smartphone and computer use. It is so common it is sometimes called an occupational disease of the digital age.

Stroke Order

jǐng
zhuī