栿 (fú) - Beam, crossbeam — the main horizontal support member

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fú ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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栿 · fú

Beam, crossbeam — the main horizontal support member in traditional Chinese wooden architecture, especially in roof construction.

Beam, crossbeam — the main horizontal support member

Usage highlights

Main beamCrossbeamBeam and purlinBeam woodRoof beamBeam structure

Synonyms

  • 梁— beam, especially the main horizontal support
  • 桁— purlin, a horizontal beam along the length of a roof

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The main beam (大栿) supports the entire roof structure.
  • Carpenters installed the crossbeam (横栿) yesterday.
  • This ancient temple's beams (梁栿) are beautifully carved.
  • The beam (栿木) was made from high-quality nanmu wood.

Collocations

  • Main beam(大栿)
  • Crossbeam(横栿)
  • Beam and purlin(梁栿)
  • Beam wood(栿木)
  • Roof beam(屋栿)
  • Beam structure(栿架)

Idioms

  • Beams and rafters each having their use(栿椽各用)
  • As solid as the main beam(稳如大栿)
  • Beam and pillar supporting the structure(栿柱相承)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, beams (栿) are crucial structural elements that determine the stability and span of buildings.
  • The quality and decoration of beams often reflected the status and wealth of the building's owner in ancient times.
  • Beam-raising ceremonies were important rituals in traditional Chinese construction, symbolizing the completion of the main structure.

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