Hanzi

pillar/CL:根[gen1]

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 6

Pinyin

zhù, zhǔ

Bopomofo

ㄓㄨˋ, ㄓㄨˇ

Jyutping

zyu5

Example sentences

支柱 zhīzhù
農業是這個國家經濟的支柱。
农业是这个国家经济的支柱。

Agriculture is the backbone of this country's economy.

旅遊產業是這個國家的經濟支柱。
旅游产业是这个国家的经济支柱。

The tourism industry is the economic pillar of this country.

柱子 zhùzi
這座廟宇的柱子是由珍貴的木材製成的。
这座庙宇的柱子是由珍贵的木材制成的。

The pillars of this temple are made of precious wood.

這根柱子支撐著屋頂。
这根柱子支撑著屋顶。

This pillar supports the roof.

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