台柱 (tāi) — pillar, mainstay, star performer (someone or something that is crucial to an organization or team)
Definition
台柱 (táizhù) literally 'stage pillar' — the lead performer or core person a group depends on. Almost always refers to people, not projects or objects.
noun
pillarmainstaystar performer (someone or something that is crucial to an organization or team)
Examples
- 台柱。Tā shì wǒ men gōng sī de tāi.He is the mainstay of our company.
- 台柱。Zhè wèi yǎn yuán shì jù tuán de tāi.This actor is the star performer of the troupe.
- 台柱，。Zhè ge xiàng mù shì gōng sī de tāi, bù néng shī bài.This project is the company's mainstay; it cannot fail.
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