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栋梁
dòngliáng
Description
栋梁本来是指房子里最重要的木头。
"栋梁" originally referred to the most important wooden beam in a house.
现在人们常用它来说很重要、很有用的人才。
Nowadays, people often use "栋梁" to describe very important and useful talents.
Meanings
栋梁dòngliáng
a very important and capable person; pillar
孩子是国家的栋梁。
Children are the pillars of the nation.
栋梁dòngliáng
the main beams of a house
这座老房子的栋梁很结实。
The beams of this old house are very sturdy.
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Notes
- Etymology
栋 (ridgepole) + 梁 (beam); the roof's key supports, extended to key people.
- Nuance
often used in praise, as in 国家栋梁 (pillar of the nation).
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