社稷 shèjì the gods of soil and grain Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 社稷之臣 shèjìzhīchén bulwark of the state A key minister or high-ranking official who bears heavy responsibilities for the nation's security and stability.匡扶社稷 kuāngfúshèjì to support the country (literary) to help the ruler govern and protect the nation