"pillar" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 柱子
• 支柱

Definition

柱子是一種支撐建築物的高大堅固結構。這個詞也可指對某個體系或團體非常重要的事物或人物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「柱子」常用於建築上，也可引申為比喻，指重要支撐（例如「社會的支柱」）。常和「支持」、「力量」等詞搭配。小型柱狀物一般不用「pillar」，用「杆」或「棒」較常見。

Examples

The temple has a large pillar in the center.

寺廟中央有一根大**柱子**。

A pillar supports the roof of the building.

一根**柱子**支撐著建築的屋頂。

Honesty is a pillar of good friendship.

誠實是良好友誼的**支柱**。

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

Mary 是我們團隊的真正**支柱**，總是可靠又願意幫忙。

The ancient city was famous for its stone pillars.

這座古城以石製**柱子**聞名。

Education is often called a pillar of society.

教育常被稱為社會的**支柱**。