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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
noun
Pronounced: dǐng liáng zhù
noun
Pronounced: běn
(figuratively) An essential part of something that provides support.

What does "pillar" mean?

  1. noun A tall vertical post, usually supporting part of a building.
    "Marble pillars lined the entrance to the courthouse."
  2. noun A person or thing regarded as a central, essential support of something.
    "Honesty is one of the pillars of a good relationship."

pillar in a sentence

  • Marble pillars lined the entrance to the courthouse.
  • Honesty is one of the pillars of a good relationship.
  • She was a pillar of the local community for decades.

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Frequently asked questions

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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