frame; skeleton; framework; support structure
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frame; skeleton; framework
neutralRefers to the internal supporting structure of an object, often unseen. Commonly used with objects like umbrellas, fans, furniture, and architectural frameworks.
Zhè这
bǎ把
sǎn伞
de的
gǔ骨
zi子
shì是
jīn金
shǔ属
de的
，
fēi非
cháng常
jiē结
shi实
。
The frame of this umbrella is metal and very sturdy.
Shàn扇
zi子
de的
zhú竹
gǔ骨
zi子
duàn断
le了
，
shàn扇
miàn面
jiù就
tā塌
le了
。
The bamboo frame of the fan broke, so the fan surface collapsed.
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Tā他
men们
yòng用
gāng钢
jīn筋
dā搭
hǎo好
le了
fáng房
zi子
de的
zhǔ主
tǐ体
gǔ骨
zi子
。
They used steel bars to set up the main framework of the house.
Zhè这
zuò座
diāo雕
sù塑
xiān先
yòng用
jīn金
shǔ属
gǔ骨
zi子
dìng定
xíng型
，
zài再
fù覆
gài盖
nián黏
tǔ土
。
This sculpture first used a metal skeleton for shaping, then was covered with clay.
Lǎo老
shì式
yǎn眼
jìng镜
de的
gǔ骨
zi子
tōng通
cháng常
shì是
dài玳
mào瑁
huò或
niú牛
jiǎo角
zuò做
de的
。
The frames of old-fashioned glasses were usually made of tortoiseshell or horn.