柱（zhu）
Name meaning
柱 (zhu) means pillar or CL:根 (Gen).
Practical naming use
Use 柱 (zhu) when the name should suggest pillar, CL:根 (Gen). Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 柱 (zhu) with characters such as 安 (An) for a steadier frame, 文 (Wen) for a cultured register, 清 (Qing) for clarity or 宁 (Ning) for calm. Let the second character clarify the intended register rather than doubling an already strong image.