cyu5柱

Jyutpingcyu5

Yalechyúh

名詞Common

Definition

Pillar, post, or column.

a vertical load-bearing architectural column or pillar
an upright column used as an ornament, marker, or monument

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How it's used

While 柱 refers to a vertical support, it is specifically used for structural pillars or columns in architecture. In everyday speech, it is often used to describe any vertical, pole-like object that obstructs a view or provides support. It is distinct from 樑, which refers to horizontal beams that connect pillars.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

ni1呢tiu4條cyu5柱hou2好ci5似zau6就lai4嚟lam3冧gam3咁joeng2樣。

This pillar looks like it is about to collapse.

nei5你kei5企喺hai2條tiu4柱cyu5後hau6面min6等dang2我ngo5啦。

Wait for me behind the pillar.

Related words

see alsoloeng4樑lèunghsee alsodung6棟dungh

Common phrases

sek6石cyu5柱

stone pillar

cyu5柱tau4頭

capital of a column

Common mistake

Do not confuse 柱 with 棟, which is the measure word for buildings or large structures. While 柱 is a noun for a pillar, 棟 is a classifier used for houses or tall buildings, leading to potential confusion for learners.