mainstay; backbone; pillar
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Meanings
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mainstay; backbone; key supporter
neutralA metaphorical term derived from the main pillar (顶梁柱) that supports the roof beam in a traditional wooden house. It describes a person or entity that is crucial for support, stability, or success, often within a family, organization, or project.
Fù父
qīn亲
shì是
jiā家
lǐ里
de的
dǐng顶
liáng梁
zhù柱
，
quán全
jiā家
rén人
dōu都
kào靠
tā他
yǎng养
huó活
。
The father is the mainstay of the family; the whole family depends on him for support.
Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
men们
bù部
mén门
de的
dǐng顶
liáng梁
zhù柱
，
suǒ所
yǒu有
zhòng重
yào要
xiàng项
mù目
dōu都
lí离
bù不
kāi开
tā他
。
He is the backbone of our department; all the important projects rely on him.
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Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
de的
jì技
shù术
tuán团
duì队
shì是
zhěng整
gè个
yè业
wù务
de的
dǐng顶
liáng梁
zhù柱
。
The company's tech team is the pillar of the entire business.