枅 (jī) - A wooden bracket or beam used in traditional & a crossbeam in a building.

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jī ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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枅 · jī

A wooden bracket or beam used in traditional Chinese architecture;

a crossbeam in a building.

A wooden bracket or beam used in traditionala crossbeam in a building.

Usage highlights

Wooden bracketArchitectural bracketBracket systemBeam and bracketBracket supportAncient bracket

Synonyms

  • 斗拱— bracket set in traditional architecture
  • 梁— beam
  • 栱— arch bracket

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient temple used wooden brackets (枅) for support.
  • Carpenters carefully carved the architectural bracket (枅).
  • Traditional Chinese architecture features intricate bracket systems (枅栱).

Collocations

  • Wooden bracket(木枅)
  • Architectural bracket(建筑枅)
  • Bracket system(枅栱)
  • Beam and bracket(梁枅)
  • Bracket support(枅承)
  • Ancient bracket(古枅)

Idioms

  • Intricately carved brackets and beams(雕梁画枅)
  • Brackets and rafters supporting the structure(枅栱相承)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 枅 refers to specific wooden architectural components in traditional Chinese building techniques.
  • These brackets were essential in classical Chinese architecture, particularly in temples and palaces.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese woodworking and architectural engineering knowledge.

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