Single HSK word
椎 appears in the HSK word 颈椎, meaning "cervical vertebra [bones in the neck]".
颈椎 • jǐng zhuī • cervical vertebra [bones in the neck] • HSK 6
HSK 6
jǐng颈
zhuī椎
cervical vertebra [bones in the neck]
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Wood (木) that is heavy or crucial (隹) — a mallet or hammer, a wooden tool for striking or driving.
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 椎 works in context.
椎 appears in the HSK word 颈椎, meaning "cervical vertebra [bones in the neck]".
cervical vertebra [bones in the neck]
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 椎 is used in context
Herniated disc requires timely treatment
Spinal health is important for maintaining body balance
Looking down for long periods can easily cause cervical pain