柱
pillar; column; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
pillar; column; support post
Refers to a solid upright structure used to support buildings or heavy objects.
This ancient hall has ten tall wooden support pillars.
The workers are installing support columns for the bridge.
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The pillars on the roof beam have been painted crimson.
The wooden pillars of this old house have a history of over a hundred years.
After the earthquake, many house pillars developed cracks.
noun
pillar-like object; column-shaped thing
Used for objects that have a long, upright, cylindrical or prismatic shape.
The fountain spouted a tall column of water.
The candle holder of this candle has an elaborate design.
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A communication tower stands on the mountain ridge.
A decorative flower stem is inserted in the vase.
The sign of this bookstore is a glowing light pillar.
noun
surname Zhu
Used as a family name, rarely used as a given name component.
Mr. Zhu is a new colleague at our company.
I know a calligrapher with the surname Zhu.