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骨幹

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: gug4 gang3
POJ: kuk-kàng
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: backbone; mainstay; core, diaphysis (shaft of a long bone)
骨幹

Covers both the anatomical sense (diaphysis) and the more common figurative sense (backbone/core member); body.yaml chosen for the literal anatomical origin though the figurative sense may be more frequent in everyday use.

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