zhēn​gàn

backbone

桢干 楨幹 zhēn​gàn
backbone
(literary) a foundation, mainstay, or core element of a system
wooden pillars
(literary) the corner pillars or planks used as supports when building a wall
core member
(literary) a key person or chief supporter who serves as the backbone of an organization
to support
(literary) to defend, support, or serve as a mainstay

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