擎天柱 — “A pillar of strength”
擎天柱 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pillar of strength”. A person who bears heavy responsibilities; an indispensable and crucial figure. Literally, “sky-propping pillar”.
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在这次紧急救援行动中，他真是我们团队的擎天柱，承担了最艰难的任务。
In this urgent rescue operation, he was truly the pillar of our team, undertaking the most challenging tasks.
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What does 擎天柱 mean?
擎天柱 (qíng tiān zhù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pillar of strength”.
How do you pronounce 擎天柱?
擎天柱 is pronounced qíng tiān zhù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 擎天柱 literally mean?
Literally, 擎天柱 means “sky-propping pillar”. It is used to mean “a pillar of strength”.
What is the Chinese definition of 擎天柱?
古代传说昆仑山有八根柱子支撑着天。比喻担负重任的人