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柱石之臣
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柱石之臣 — “A pillar or mainstay”

柱石之臣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pillar or mainstay”. An indispensable official or person who bears heavy responsibilities and is crucial to the success of an organization or endeavor. Literally, “Pillar and stone official”.

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柱石之臣 Pronunciation and Pinyin

柱石之臣 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
柱
zhù9pillar, column, mainstay
石
shí5Rock, stone
之
zhī4possessive or connective particle
臣
chén6official or subject

Example Sentence with 柱石之臣

李教授是我们研究团队的柱石之臣,他的指导对项目的成功至关重要。
Professor Li is a pillar of our research team, and his guidance is crucial to the project's success.

Idioms Related to 柱石之臣

More idioms starting with 柱

  • zhù柱tiān天tà踏dì地immense, grand, or powerful presence
  • zhù柱xiǎo小qīng倾dà大small pillar, heavy load
  • zhù柱shí石zhī之jiān坚firm and reliable as a pillar
  • zhù柱shí石zhī之shì士pillar of society
  • zhù柱shí石zhī之jì寄Entrusted with a pivotal, foundational role

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Questions about 柱石之臣

What does 柱石之臣 mean?

柱石之臣 (zhù shí zhī chén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pillar or mainstay”.

How do you pronounce 柱石之臣?

柱石之臣 is pronounced zhù shí zhī chén in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 柱石之臣 literally mean?

Literally, 柱石之臣 means “Pillar and stone official”. It is used to mean “a pillar or mainstay”.

What is the Chinese definition of 柱石之臣?

柱石:比喻担负国家重任的人。担负国家重任的大臣

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