堄 (nì) - Parapet & a low protective wall along the edge of

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堄 · nì

Parapet;

a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony;

specifically refers to the crenellated battlements on ancient city walls.

Parapeta low protective wall along the edge ofspecifically refers to the crenellated battlements on ancient

Usage highlights

Parapet wallCity wall battlementsDefensive parapetBalcony parapetBridge parapet

Synonyms

  • 垛— battlement, parapet
  • 雉堞— crenellated parapet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient city wall had defensive battlements (城堄).
  • Soldiers stood guard behind the parapet (堄墙).
  • The balcony's low wall (堄) provided safety.

Collocations

  • Parapet wall(堄墙)
  • City wall battlements(城堄)
  • Defensive parapet(防御堄)
  • Balcony parapet(阳台堄)
  • Bridge parapet(桥堄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 堄 refers to the crenellated battlements on ancient Chinese city walls used for defense.
  • This character appears primarily in historical and architectural contexts rather than modern usage.
  • It represents traditional Chinese military architecture and urban defense systems.

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