English–Chinese
“backbone” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingǔ qì
Example
她有骨气，拒绝屈服。tā yǒu gǔ qì jù jué qū fú
She has backbone and refuses to give in.
How to say “backbone” in Chinese
“Backbone” in Chinese is 骨气 (gǔ qì).
An inner support that keeps a person upright when pressure pushes them down.
Example sentences with 骨气
在那件事上，他表现出骨气。zài nà jiàn shì shàng tā biǎo xiàn chū gǔ qì
In that matter, he showed backbone.
Tips for using 骨气
- English speakers may mistake this quality for stubbornness, but the word normally carries approval when a person protects dignity or principles under pressure.