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    Referring to a pillar with 柱子 (zhùzi)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    像 + 柱子

    Explanation

    The noun 柱子 (zhùzi) means "pillar" or "column," referring to a vertical structural support. It is used to describe architectural elements, poles, or anything resembling a tall, round, upright structure. In stories, it often appears in metaphors and comparisons.

    Examples

    • 这座古庙的柱子上刻着龙的图案。

      Zhè zuò gǔ miào de zhùzi shàng kè zhe lóng de tú'àn.

      The pillars of this ancient temple are carved with dragon patterns.

    • 他躲在柱子后面不让人发现。

      Tā duǒ zài zhùzi hòumiàn bù ràng rén fāxiàn.

      He hid behind a pillar so no one would find him.

    • 广场中间有一根很高的石柱子。

      Guǎngchǎng zhōngjiān yǒu yī gēn hěn gāo de shí zhùzi.

      There is a very tall stone pillar in the middle of the square.

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