- 擎天柱 qíngtiānzhù pillar that supports the sky(literary) the column that supports the sky in ancient legends
- 一柱擎天 yīzhùqíngtiān to shoulder a heavy responsibilityliterally meaning to support the sky as a single pillar; used to describe someone who is capable of independently carrying out crucial tasks or bearing a great responsibility
- 擎天玉柱 qíngtiānyùzhù pillar that supports the skyjade pillar that holds up the heavens; a person who takes on a great responsibility or serves as a mainstay
- 擎天之柱 qíngtiānzhīzhù pillar of the skya pillar that supports the heavens; a person or group that serves as a mainstay or crucial support during a crisis
