ridge purlin; main roof beam
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Meanings
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ridge purlin; main horizontal beam at the ridge of a traditional Chinese roof
technicalIn traditional Chinese wooden architecture (木构架), this refers to the principal beam at the top of the roof structure that supports the ridge and connects the rafters. It is often the most structurally significant and ceremonially important beam in the building.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
zhái宅
de的
zhèng正
liáng梁
shì是
yòng用
zhěng整
gēn根
nán楠
mù木
zhì制
chéng成
de的
。
The main ridge beam of this ancient house was made from a whole nanmu log.
Gōng工
jiàng匠
men们
zhèng正
zài在
ān安
zhuāng装
wū屋
dǐng顶
de的
zhèng正
liáng梁
。
The craftsmen are currently installing the ridge purlin of the roof.
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Zhèng正
liáng梁
shàng上
diāo雕
kè刻
zhe着
jīng精
měi美
de的
lóng龙
fèng凤
tú图
àn案
，
yù寓
yì意
jí吉
xiáng祥
rú如
yì意
。
Exquisite dragon and phoenix patterns are carved on the main ridge beam, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.