彴 (zhuó) - A single-plank bridge & a small bridge made of a single log

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zhuó ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 彳

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彴 · zhuó

A single-plank bridge;

a small bridge made of a single log or plank.

A single-plank bridgea small bridge made of a single log

Usage highlights

SingleSmall bridgeStone singleRainbowBridge and pathwayVillage bridge

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They crossed the mountain stream via a single-plank bridge (独木彴).
  • The ancient path had a small wooden bridge (小彴).
  • A stone single-plank bridge spans the creek (石彴).

Collocations

  • Single-plank bridge(独木彴)
  • Small bridge(小彴)
  • Stone single-plank bridge(石彴)
  • Rainbow-like single-plank bridge(虹彴)
  • Bridge and pathway(彴略)
  • Village bridge(溪彴)

Idioms

  • A rainbow bridge across the sky(飞彴)
  • A precarious path over a stream(彴约)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically refers to simple bridges in rural or mountainous areas of China.
  • Often used in classical poetry to depict rustic scenery and remote landscapes.
  • Represents simplicity and natural integration in traditional Chinese garden design.

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