pillar in Chinese
pillar in Chinese is 顶梁柱, 本 — pillar means a tall vertical post, usually supporting part of a building.
pillar in Chinese
顶梁柱
Pronounced: dǐng liáng zhù
本
Pronounced: běn
(figuratively) An essential part of something that provides support.
What does "pillar" mean?
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noun A tall vertical post, usually supporting part of a building.
"Marble pillars lined the entrance to the courthouse."
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noun A person or thing regarded as a central, essential support of something.
"Honesty is one of the pillars of a good relationship."
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pillar in a sentence
- Marble pillars lined the entrance to the courthouse.
- The old barn roof was held up by four thick wooden pillars.
- Honesty is one of the pillars of a good relationship.
- She was a pillar of the local community for decades.
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What is "pillar" in Chinese?
"pillar" in Chinese is 顶梁柱, 本. pillar means: A tall vertical post, usually supporting part of a building.
How do you pronounce 顶梁柱?
"pillar" in Chinese is 顶梁柱, pronounced "dǐng liáng zhù".
How do you use "pillar" in a sentence?
Example: "Marble pillars lined the entrance to the courthouse." In Chinese, "pillar" is 顶梁柱, 本.
Are there other ways to say "pillar" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pillar": 顶梁柱, 本.
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