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Character · NounTraditional樘

slanting pillar; crosspiece

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

slanting pillar; diagonal brace

technical

A structural component, often used in traditional Chinese architecture or carpentry to provide diagonal support.

Lǎo老
fáng房
zi子
de的
liáng梁
xià下
xū需
yào要
jiā加
yī一
gēn根
chèng樘
 。

An old house's beam needs a slanting pillar added underneath.

Zhè这
dǔ堵
qiáng墙
yòng用
mù木
chèng樘
jiā加
gù固
le了
 。

This wall was reinforced with a wooden diagonal brace.

2.

noun

crosspiece; stretcher (between legs of furniture)

technical

Refers to the horizontal bar connecting the legs of chairs, tables, or benches, providing stability.

Zhè这
bǎ把
yǐ椅
zi子
de的
chèng樘
sōng松
le了
 。

The crosspiece of this chair is loose.

Lǎo老
shì式
fāng方
zhuō桌
tōng通
cháng常
yǒu有
sì四
gēn根
chèng樘
 。

Old-fashioned square tables usually have four crosspieces.