English–Chinese
“pillar” in Chinese
How to say “pillar” in Chinese
“Pillar” in Chinese is 柱子 (zhù zi).
Something upright carries weight and becomes a symbol of dependable support within a larger whole.
Example sentences with 柱子
小猫靠着柱子睡着了。xiǎo māo kào zhe zhù zi shuì zháo le
The kitten fell asleep leaning against the pillar.
Tips for using 柱子
- A physical pillar is commonly counted with 根 (gēn, "measure word for long objects"), a useful pattern in descriptions of buildings and bridges.
Other Chinese words for “pillar”
他是国家的栋梁。tā shì guó jiā de dòng liáng
He is a pillar of the nation.