国之干城 — “A pillar and bulwark of a collective”
国之干城 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pillar and bulwark of a collective”. A staunch defender or protector of a group or organization. Literally, “Pillar and shield of the collective”.
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国之干城 Pronunciation and Pinyin
国之干城 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 国之干城
小明在关键时刻总是挺身而出，是团队不可多得的国之干城
Xiao Ming always steps forward at critical moments; he is an invaluable pillar and bulwark for the team.
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What does 国之干城 mean?
国之干城 (guó zhī gān chéng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pillar and bulwark of a collective”.
How do you pronounce 国之干城?
国之干城 is pronounced guó zhī gān chéng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 国之干城 literally mean?
Literally, 国之干城 means “Pillar and shield of the collective”. It is used to mean “a pillar and bulwark of a collective”.
What is the Chinese definition of 国之干城?
干城：批御敌的武器和工具，这里比喻捍卫者。国家主权的捍卫者。