墱 (dèng) - Steps & stone steps

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dèng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

墱 · dèng

Steps;

stone steps;

bridge pier;

a type of ancient bridge structure.

Stepsstone stepsbridge pier

Usage highlights

Stone stepsBridge pierWater channel stepsStep pathAncient bridgeStone pier

Synonyms

  • 阶— steps, stairs
  • 梯— ladder, staircase
  • 磴— stone steps, footholds

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stone steps (石墱) led up to the temple.
  • They built a bridge with multiple piers (桥墱).
  • The ancient water channel had stone steps (水墱) for maintenance access.
  • The architectural design included decorative stone steps (墱道).

Collocations

  • Stone steps(石墱)
  • Bridge pier(桥墱)
  • Water channel steps(水墱)
  • Step path(墱道)
  • Ancient bridge(古墱)
  • Stone pier(墱石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 墱 appears in ancient Chinese architectural texts describing bridge and waterway construction.
  • The character is used in historical contexts for stepped structures in gardens and temples.
  • It represents a specific type of architectural element in traditional Chinese engineering.

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