国家栋梁 pillar of the state
Explanation
比喻国家的有用之才，栋梁指支撑房屋的主要构件，比喻国家的支柱人才，起着承上启下的作用。
A metaphor for useful talents of the country; "dongliang" refers to the main supports of a building, here used as a metaphor for the pillars of the country, playing a mediating role.
Origin Story
话说唐朝贞观年间，一位名叫李善的官员深受唐太宗的器重，被委以重任，多次出使四方，处理国家大事，为国家的繁荣昌盛做出了巨大的贡献，唐太宗对他赞赏有加，称其为“国家栋梁”。李善为官清廉，勤政爱民，在百姓心中享有很高的声望。他严于律己，宽以待人，深受百姓的爱戴。他常常告诫自己的子孙后代要为国效力，做一个对国家有用的人。他的事迹被后人传颂，成为中华民族勤政爱民的典范。
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, an official named Li Shan was highly valued and entrusted with important responsibilities. He was sent on many diplomatic missions and handled major state affairs, making tremendous contributions to the prosperity of the country. Emperor Taizong praised him highly, calling him a "pillar of the state." Li Shan was honest and diligent, loved the people, and enjoyed great prestige among the people. He was strict with himself, kind to others, and deeply loved by the people. He often exhorted his descendants to serve the country and be useful people. His deeds have been passed down through generations and serve as an example of diligent service and love for the people in the Chinese nation.
Usage
用于赞扬对国家有突出贡献的人。
Used to praise people who have made outstanding contributions to the country.
Examples
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李明同学学习刻苦，是学校的国家栋梁。
liming tongxue xuexi keku, shi xuexiao de guojia dongliang
Li Ming studies hard and is a pillar of the school.
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他将来一定会成为国家的栋梁之才
ta jianglai yi ding hui chengwei guojia de dongliang zhicai
He is sure to be a pillar of the country in the future