背脊

bèijǐ

noun #33,949

Meanings

1 the back (of the human body)
2 spine
3 back ridge

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

他的背脊微微弯曲。

Tā de bèijǐ wēiwēi wānqū.

His back is slightly curved.

HSK 7-9

一阵冷风吹过我的背脊。

Yízhèn lěngfēng chuī guò wǒ de bèijǐ.

A cold wind blew across my back.

Tips

usage

背脊 emphasizes the spine/ridge of the back, more anatomical than plain 背 (back). Often used in literary or descriptive contexts - 'a chill ran down his 背脊' style sentences. For everyday 'back' (carrying a bag, sore back) just use 背 or 背部.

Stroke Order

背 bēi

脊 jǐ