脊梁骨 Traditional form: 脊梁骨 Pinyin (reading): jǐlianggǔ Definitions: backbone Characters: 脊 - spine, backbone; ridge 梁 - bridge; beam, rafter; surname 骨 - bone; skeleton; frame, framework Traditional characters: 脊 - spine, backbone; ridge 梁 - bridge; beam, rafter; surname 骨 - bone; skeleton; frame, framework