qiàng
戗
supporting structure; to prop up
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Meanings
3 senses · 4 examplesnoun
rafter or beam set diagonally at a corner of a roof frame
technicalA specialized architectural term for a structural component in traditional Chinese timber framing.
Zhè这
zuò座
lǎo老
fáng房
zi子
de的
qiàng戗
zuò做
de得
fēi非
cháng常
jiān坚
gù固
。
The diagonal rafters of this old house are built very solidly.
noun
wooden prop or brace to prevent a pillar or wall from collapsing
technicalRefers to a temporary or permanent support structure in construction.
Zhè这
miàn面
qiáng墙
wāi歪
le了
，
děi得
gǎn赶
jǐn紧
dǎ打
shàng上
qiàng戗
。
This wall is leaning; we need to prop it up with a brace immediately.
verb
to prop up; to support; to brace
The action of using a physical object to prevent something from falling or collapsing.
Wǒ我
men们
yòng用
liǎng两
gēn根
mù木
tou头
lái来
qiàng戗
zhù住
zhè这
dǔ堵
qiáng墙
。
We used two pieces of wood to prop up this wall.
Zhàng帐
peng篷
sōng松
le了
，
děi得
zhǎo找
dōng东
xī西
qiàng戗
yī一
xià下
。
The tent is loose; we need to find something to brace it.