枝干 (zhī gān) — branches and trunk (of a tree or plant); (figurative) main structure, framework (of an organization, system, etc.)
Definition
Refers to the branches and trunk of a tree — the woody structure that supports the canopy and transports nutrients. Used figuratively for the main framework or backbone of an organization or system.
noun
branches and trunk (of a tree or plant)(figurative) main structureframework (of an organization, system, etc.)
Examples
- 枝干，。Zhè kē shù de zhī gān hěn cū zhuàng, néng zhī chēng qǐ zhěng gè shù guān.The branches and trunk of this tree are strong, able to support the whole crown.
- 枝干。Zhí wù de zhī gān fù zé shū sòng shuǐ fèn hé yǎng fèn.A plant's branches and trunk are responsible for transporting water and nutrients.
- 枝干。Yí gè gōng sī de zhī gān shì gè bù mén de fù zé rén.A company's main structure is the heads of each department.
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