chǔ

common

Meaning of

础 means plinth; stone base of a pillar. Pronounced chǔ.

  • plinth; stone base of a pillar

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Definitions & Examples

Yuè
yùn
ér
fēng
 
chǔ
rùn
ér
 

A halo around the moon predicts wind; a damp plinth predicts rain.

Zhè
zuò
diàn殿
de
zhù
zi
zài
de
shí
chǔ
shàng
 

The pillars of this great hall stand on huge stone plinths.

Yóu
nián
jiǔ
shī
xiū
 
diàn殿
qián
de
kuài
chǔ
shí
jīng
fēng
huà
le
 

Due to long years of neglect, several of the stone plinths in front of the hall have weathered away.

Zài
dài
jiàn
zhù
zhōng
 
zhù
xià
cháng
yòng
shí
chǔ
lái
fáng
cháo
chéng
zhòng
 

In ancient architecture, stone plinths were often used under wooden pillars to prevent dampness and bear the load.

láo
chǔ
 
jiù
xiàng
fáng
yào
yǒu
jiān
shí
de
chǔ
shí
yàng
zhòng
yào
 

Laying a solid foundation is just as important as a house having a firm stone base.