栭 (ér) - A type of bracket or corbel in traditional & also refers to a type of mushroom or

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ér ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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栭 · ér

A type of bracket or corbel in traditional Chinese architecture;

also refers to a type of mushroom or fungus.

A type of bracket or corbel in traditionalalso refers to a type of mushroom or

Usage highlights

Dougong bracketWooden bracketArchitectural bracketBracket setBracket armBracket system

Synonyms

  • 斗拱— Dougong bracket system (more common term)
  • 枓— Block in bracket set

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dougong bracket (斗栭) is a key element in traditional Chinese architecture.
  • This ancient hall features intricate wooden brackets (木栭).
  • He studied the architectural brackets (建筑栭) of the Tang dynasty.
  • Some varieties of edible mushrooms are called 栭 in classical texts.

Collocations

  • Dougong bracket(斗栭)
  • Wooden bracket(木栭)
  • Architectural bracket(建筑栭)
  • Bracket set(栭架)
  • Bracket arm(栭枓)
  • Bracket system(栭制)

Idioms

  • Intricately carved brackets and beams(雕梁画栭)
  • Brackets supporting the eaves(飞檐斗栭)
  • Elaborate bracket systems(重栭叠拱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 栭 refers to the bracket arms in dougong, the unique structural element of East Asian architecture that distributes weight and allows for sweeping roofs.
  • In classical Chinese texts, 栭 sometimes refers to certain types of mushrooms, possibly due to the bracket-like shape of some fungi.
  • The character appears primarily in architectural and botanical contexts in classical literature.

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