骨干 (gǔ gàn) — (noun) backbone, key figure, core member (in an organization or team); (noun) diaphysis (the long shaft of a bone, medical term)
Definition
In everyday use 骨干 means the core member or key figure holding up a team — close to 支柱 and 脊梁, but 骨干 emphasizes a person (骨干员工), while 脊梁/支柱 are used for groups or systems.
noun
backbonekey figurecore member (in an organization or team)diaphysis (the long shaft of a bone, medical term)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 骨干，。Tā shì gōng sī gǔ gàn, méi yǒu tā bù xíng.She is the backbone of the company; we can't do without her.
- 骨干。gǔ gàn Yuán gōng yīng gāi dé dào gèng duō péi xùn jī huì.Key employees should get more training opportunities.
- 骨干，。Yī shēng fā xiàn tā de gǔ gàn yǒu liè fèng, xū yào jìn yí bù jiǎn chá.The doctor found a crack in his diaphysis and needs further examination.
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