基干 (jī gān) — backbone; hard core; core element or mainstay (of a group, organization, or system)
Definition
A formal, written term for the 'backbone' or core element that holds an organization or system together — used for people, teams, or institutions, not abstract concepts.
noun
backbonehard corecore element or mainstay (of a group, organization, or system)
Examples
- 基干。Tā shì gōng sī de jī gān.He is the backbone of the company.
- 基干。Kē jì tuán duì shì chuàng xīn xiàng mù de jī gān.The tech team is the backbone of the innovation project.
- 基干。Zhè xiē lǎo yuán gōng shì qǐ yè de jī gān.These veteran employees are the core of the enterprise.
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