支柱

• 병음: zhī zhù
• 한자 분석: 支 = 十 + 又 (branch — support); 柱 = 木 + 主 (wooden pillar)

뜻

기둥; (비유) 버팀목/주축

Used both literally (architectural pillars) and figuratively (支柱产业 — pillar industry, 精神支柱 — spiritual pillar). Implies indispensable, foundational importance.

예문

1. 制造业是该地区经济发展的重要支柱。
2. 父亲一直是这个家庭的精神支柱，支撑着全家度过难关。
3. 这几根石柱是整座建筑的主要承重支柱。

사용 가이드

맥락: economics, family, architecture

어조: neutral

올바른 표현

• 旅游业已成为许多国家的支柱产业。(Tourism has become a pillar industry for many countries.)
• 她是团队的核心支柱，大家都信赖她的判断。(She is the core pillar of the team — everyone trusts her judgement.)

피해야 할 표현

• 他是我的小支柱 — 支柱 implies major, fundamental support; for minor help, use 帮手 or 助力

기원과 역사

支 (support/prop up) + 柱 (pillar/column)

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal