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xương sống

spine

noun CEFR C1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — xương: ngang (level) · sống: sắc (high rising) ?

xương sống spine

Meaning

Common Collocations

xương sống con người
a person's backbone
xương sống xã hội
the backbone of society

Examples

Xương sống giúp cơ thể đứng thẳng.
The spine helps the body stand upright.
Thanh niên là xương sống của đất nước.
Young people are the backbone of the country.

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FAQ

How do you say "spine" in Vietnamese?
"spine" in Vietnamese is xương sống.
What does xương sống mean in English?
xương sống means "spine" (noun). vertebra, backbone; mainstay, backbone (figurative).
How is xương sống pronounced?
xương sống has 2 syllables: xương: ngang (level) · sống: sắc (high rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is xương sống in Vietnamese?
xương sống is among the 5,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is xương sống used in a sentence?
For example: Xương sống giúp cơ thể đứng thẳng. (The spine helps the body stand upright.); Thanh niên là xương sống của đất nước. (Young people are the backbone of the country.).

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