主心骨 zhǔ xīn gǔ

backbone; mainstay; pillar

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 33903rd word

Definitions

  1. 1. backbone
  2. 2. mainstay
  3. 3. pillar
  4. 4. one's own judgment
  5. 5. definite view

Characters

Character Meaning
主 zhǔ HSK 3
main; owner; master
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention
骨 gǔ HSK 5
bone