No. 5,289 in Chinese
中流砥柱
A backbone or mainstay, symbolizing strong support or leadership in challenging times.
In a sentence
他在团队中是中流砥柱，常常解决困难问题。
He is the backbone in the team, often resolving challenging issues.
Here, '中流砥柱' refers to a person who is the central, indispensable member providing stability and direction.
这个公司成为了行业中的中流砥柱，引领了新的潮流。
This company has become the pillar of the industry, leading new trends.
In this sentence, '中流砥柱' is used to describe the company as a stabilizing and leading force for its industry.
社会中的中流砥柱总是那些默默付出的人。
The backbone of society is always those who contribute silently.
Here, '中流砥柱' metaphorically represents individuals who maintain and support societal stability through their contributions.
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