"pillar" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 柱子
• 支柱

Definition

柱子是一种支撑建筑物的高大坚固的结构。这个词也可以指对某个体系或团体非常重要的事物或人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“柱子”常用于建筑，也可比喻支撑（比如“社会的支柱”）。常与“support（支持）”、“strength（力量）”等词搭配。小的柱状物多用“杆”或“棒”。

Examples

The temple has a large pillar in the center.

寺庙中央有一个很大的**柱子**。

A pillar supports the roof of the building.

一个**柱子**支撑着建筑的屋顶。

Honesty is a pillar of good friendship.

诚实是良好友谊的**支柱**。

Mary is a real pillar of our team—always reliable and supportive.

Mary 是我们团队的真正**支柱**，总是可靠和支持大家。

The ancient city was famous for its stone pillars.

这座古城以石头**柱子**闻名。

Education is often called a pillar of society.

教育常被称为社会的**支柱**。