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社稷之器
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社稷之器

社稷之器 — “A pillar of the community or organization”

社稷之器 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pillar of the community or organization”. A person of exceptional talent and importance, indispensable to the success or well-being of a group. Literally, “Talent for the community's foundation”.

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社稷之器 Pronunciation and Pinyin

社稷之器 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
社
shè8society, organization, club
稷
jì15god of grain, millet
之
zhī4possessive or connective particle
器
qì16tool, utensil, or organ

Example Sentence with 社稷之器

李教授是我们研究机构的社稷之器,他的前沿研究成果对整个领域的发展具有深远影响。
Professor Li is a pillar of our research institution; his cutting-edge research findings have a profound impact on the development of the entire field.

Idioms Related to 社稷之器

Synonyms of 社稷之器

  • shè社jì稷zhī之chén臣pillar of the nation

More idioms starting with 社

  • shè社huì会xián贤dá达influential and respected social figures
  • shè社wēi威shàn擅shì势wield institutional authority and act arbitrarily
  • shè社yàn燕qiū秋hóng鸿brief encounter and swift parting
  • shè社jì稷wèi为xū墟The nation is devastated and desolate
  • shè社jì稷zhī之yì役fundamental duty to the state
  • shè社jì稷shēng生mín民the nation and its people
  • shè社shǔ鼠chéng城hú狐malicious individuals abusing power

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Questions about 社稷之器

What does 社稷之器 mean?

社稷之器 (shè jì zhī qì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pillar of the community or organization”.

How do you pronounce 社稷之器?

社稷之器 is pronounced shè jì zhī qì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 社稷之器 literally mean?

Literally, 社稷之器 means “Talent for the community's foundation”. It is used to mean “a pillar of the community or organization”.

What is the Chinese definition of 社稷之器?

社稷:古代帝王所祭的土神和谷神,代指国家;器:人才。国家的栋梁之材

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