zhuō

Meaning of

棁 means short pillar on a beam (in traditional architecture). Pronounced zhuō.

  • short pillar on a beam (in traditional architecture)

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Definitions & Examples

jiàn
zhù
de
liáng
shàng
cháng
cháng
yǒu
jīng
měi
de
zhuō
 

The beams of ancient architecture often featured exquisite short pillars.

Zhè
gēn
zhuō
jīng
xiǔ
 
yào
gēng
huàn
 

This short beam is already rotted and needs to be replaced.

 
Mèng
 
zhōng
de
zhuō
zhàng
 
 

The 'wooden staff' mentioned in the Mencius refers to this wood.

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