No. 4,538 in Chinese
柱
"柱" means "pillar" or "column."
In a sentence
这个房间里的柱子非常坚固。
The pillars in this room are very sturdy.
In this sentence, '柱' (column, pillar) refers to architectural structures used to provide support.
蜡烛的柱形非常均匀。
The candle's cylindrical shape is very even.
Here, '柱' describes the column-like shape of the candle, emphasizing its geometric features.
他是团队的中流砥柱。
He is the main pillar of the team.
In this sentence, '柱' metaphorically represents a person who plays a crucial supporting or stabilizing role within a team.
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