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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「一柱承天」 for better learning.

Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「一柱承天」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

It is a metaphor for a person who can shoulder the heavy responsibility of the world. Same as “a pillar supporting the sky”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yī zhù chéng tiān

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat1 chyu5 sing4 tin1

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.