zhēn​gàn

backbone

Senses

桢干/ 楨幹 zhēn​gàn backbone

(literary) a foundation, mainstay, or core element of a system

桢干/ 楨幹 zhēn​gàn wooden pillars

(literary) the corner pillars or planks used as supports when building a wall

桢干/ 楨幹 zhēn​gàn core member

(literary) a key person or chief supporter who serves as the backbone of an organization

桢干/ 楨幹 zhēn​gàn to support

(literary) to defend, support, or serve as a mainstay

References

variant 桢干/楨幹 贞干/貞幹
variant 桢干/楨幹 桢榦/楨榦