zhèng
liáng

technical
architecture
noun

Meaning of 正梁

正梁 means ridge purlin; main horizontal beam at the ridge of a traditional Chinese roof. Pronounced zhèng liáng.

  • ridge purlin; main horizontal beam at the ridge of a traditional Chinese roof

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zuò
zhái
de
zhèng
liáng
shì
yòng
zhěng
gēn
nán
zhì
chéng
de
 

The main ridge beam of this ancient house was made from a whole nanmu log.

Gōng
jiàng
men
zhèng
zài
ān
zhuāng
dǐng
de
zhèng
liáng
 

The craftsmen are currently installing the ridge purlin of the roof.

Zhèng
liáng
shàng
diāo
zhe
jīng
měi
de
lóng
fèng
àn
 
xiáng
 

Exquisite dragon and phoenix patterns are carved on the main ridge beam, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.

Measure Words

/ gēn
Primary
/ tiáo