中流砥柱 in English zhong1 liu2 di3 zhu4 Meaning

Meanings

• mainstay
• cornerstone
• tower of strength

Pinyin

zhong1 liu2 di3 zhu4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

中zhong1China 流liu2to flow 砥di3baffle (pier) 柱zhu4pillar