No. 11,095 in Korean
기둥
"기둥" means "pillar" or "column."
In a sentence
집은 튼튼한 기둥으로 지탱된다.
The house is supported by strong pillars.
In this sentence, '기둥' refers to the literal structural components that support the house.
그는 우리 팀을 지탱하는 기둥과 같은 역할을 한다.
He plays a role like a pillar that supports our team.
Here, '기둥' is used metaphorically to imply an essential and supportive member in a group.
사회 발전의 기둥은 교육과 기술이다.
The pillars of societal progress are education and technology.
In this sentence, '기둥' metaphorically represents fundamental elements or principles crucial for progress.
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