HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
脊 — spine
- Reading
- jí
- Meaning
- spine; ridge; backbone
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
脊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jí and it means spine; ridge; backbone. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
脊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 脊梁 (backbone, spine).
Chinese words containing 脊
Frequently asked questions
What does 脊 mean in Chinese?
脊 means spine; ridge; backbone in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 脊 read?
脊 is read jí. Reading it inside real words — 脊梁 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 脊 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 脊 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 脊 in a word?
A common word containing 脊 is 脊梁 (jí liáng) — "backbone, spine". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 脊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 脊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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