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zhī​zhù HSK7

pillar

  • created sense approved 支柱 · zhī​zhù · pillar — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhī​zhù

    pillar

    pillar; prop; column used for support

    支 (literal) → 支 · zhī · to prop up 柱 (literal) → 柱 · zhù · pillar

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  • created sense approved 支柱 · zhī​zhù · mainstay — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhī​zhù

    mainstay

    mainstay; backbone; core strength or person supporting an organization or cause

    支 (literal) → 支 · zhī · to sustain 柱 (literal) → 柱 · zhù · pillar

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  • created sense approved 支柱 · zhī​zhù · to support — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    支柱

    zhī​zhù

    to support

    to prop up; to support (e.g., a structure or bridge)

    支 (literal) → 支 · zhī · to prop up 柱 (literal) → 柱 · zhù · to support

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