Definition
n.
branches and trunk (of a tree or plant)(figurative) main structureframework (of an organization, system, etc.)
Examples
- 枝干,。Zhè kē shù de zhī gān hěn cūzhuàng, néng zhīchēng qǐ zhěnggè shùguān.The branches and trunk of this tree are strong, able to support the whole crown.
- 枝干。Zhíwù de zhī gān fùzé shūsòng shuǐfèn hé yǎngfèn.A plant's branches and trunk are responsible for transporting water and nutrients.
- 枝干。Yí gè gōngsī de zhī gān shì gè bùmén de fùzérén.A company's main structure is the heads of each department.
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