脊背

jǐbèi

noun #27,069

Meanings

1 back (of the body)
2 spine and back

Characters

spine; back ridge; ridge

back (of body); to carry on the back

Examples

HSK 7-9

他感觉脊背发凉，好像有人在盯着他。

Tā gǎnjué jǐbèi fāliáng, hǎoxiàng yǒurén zài dīng zhe tā.

He felt a chill run down his back, as though someone was staring at him.

HSK 7-9

长时间坐姿不正会导致脊背酸痛。

Cháng shíjiān zuòzī bù zhèng huì dǎozhì jǐbèi suāntòng.

Sitting in a poor posture for a long time can cause back aches.

Tips

usage

脊背 is more literary and body-focused than just 背 (back). It emphasizes the spinal area and is often used in vivid descriptions of fear (脊背发凉 - spine goes cold) or pain.

Stroke Order

脊 jǐ

背 bēi