COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 脊
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A vertebra 人 protruding from the flesh ⺼
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How to Write 脊 (jǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) spine; backbone
jǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jǐ
脊
(bound form) spine; backbone
Common words
jǐ liáng
脊梁
backbone; spine; Taiwan pr. [ji3 liang5]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
脊
脊
脊
脊
脊
脊
脊
脊
LEARNING TIP
Remember 脊
Say “jǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 脊
Common words and phrases
jǐ liáng
backbone; spine; Taiwan pr. [ji3 liang5]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“脊”。
Zhège zì shì “jǐ”.
This character is “脊”.
我正在学习“脊”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “脊”.
请写一遍“脊”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jǐ”.
Please write “脊” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 脊?
脊 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 脊 (jǐ) mean?
脊 (jǐ) means (bound form) spine; backbone.
What is the radical of 脊?
The radical of 脊 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.