zhēn​gàn

backbone

zhēn​gàn backbone · core member · to support

  1. mainstay
    (bound form) a pillar or backbone of a group or state; a core member
  2. trunk
    (bound form) the main part of something; trunk of a tree; main line or artery

zhēn​gàn wooden pillars

  1. construction post
    (bound form) a wooden post used at the ends of a wall during construction
  2. trunk
    (bound form) the main part of something; trunk of a tree; main line or artery