柱子

zhùzi

noun HSK 6 #11,670

Measure Word

一根柱子 gēn

Meanings

1 pillar; column; post

Characters

Examples

大厅里有四根柱子。

Dàtīng lǐ yǒu sì gēn zhùzi.

There are four pillars in the hall.

这根柱子是大理石做的。

Zhè gēn zhùzi shì dàlǐshí zuò de.

This pillar is made of marble.

别靠在柱子上。

Bié kào zài zhùzi shàng.

Don't lean against the pillar.

古庙的柱子上刻着龙。

Gǔ miào de zhùzi shàng kè zhe lóng.

Dragons are carved on the pillars of the ancient temple.

Tips

usage

Related: 柱 (zhù) is used in compounds like 支柱 (zhīzhù, mainstay/pillar, often figurative), 水柱 (shuǐzhù, water column), 顶梁柱 (dǐngliángzhù, pillar of support — a key person).

Stroke Order

柱 zhù

子 zǐ