杗 (máng) - A large beam or ridgepole supporting the roof & the main structural timber in a building.

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máng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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杗 · máng

A large beam or ridgepole supporting the roof of a house;

the main structural timber in a building.

A large beam or ridgepole supporting the roofthe main structural timber in a building.

Usage highlights

Ridge beamMain beamRoof beamLarge timberStructural beam

Synonyms

  • 梁— beam, especially horizontal supporting beam
  • 栋— ridgepole, the main beam at the roof ridge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The main beam (杗) supports the entire roof structure.
  • Ancient Chinese architecture used massive beams (杗) for stability.
  • The carpenter measured the ridgepole (杗) carefully.

Collocations

  • Ridge beam(杗)
  • Main beam(杗)
  • Roof beam(杗)
  • Large timber(大杗)
  • Structural beam(结构杗)

Idioms

  • The beam supports the roof(杗栋之材)
  • Massive timber for great halls(大杗宏梁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, the 杗 was the most important structural element, symbolizing strength and support.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing palace and temple construction.
  • Metaphorically represents foundational support or leadership in an organization.

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