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支柱
zhīzhù
Description
支柱是用来支撑东西的柱子，也可以指一个家庭或国家最重要的力量。
A 支柱 is a pillar used to support things, and can also refer to the most important strength of a family or country.
我们常说一个人是家里的支柱，意思是他很重要。
We often say a person is the 支柱 of the family, meaning he is very important.
Meanings
支柱zhīzhù
pillar; support; mainstay
他是这个家的支柱。
He is the pillar of this family.
支柱zhīzhù
physical post or column that supports something
这些支柱撑起了整座桥。
These pillars support the entire bridge.
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Notes
- Etymology
支 (support) + 柱 (pillar/column), literally a supporting column.
- Nuance
often used figuratively for the key person or force holding something up.
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