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戳脊梁

chuō jǐ liangdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to criticize behind sb's back / back-biting
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

戳脊梁 戳脊梁 [chuo1 ji3 liang5] /to criticize behind sb's back/back-biting/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 戳
    chuō

    to jab / to poke / to stab / (coll.) to sprain / to blunt / to fuck (vulgar) / to stand / to stand (sth) upright / stamp / seal

  • 脊
    jǐ

    (bound form) spine; backbone / (bound form) ridge

  • 梁
    liáng

    roof beam / beam (structure) / bridge

    Liáng

    Liang Dynasty (502–557) / Later Liang Dynasty (907–923) / surname Liang

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