桁 (héng) - Purlin — a horizontal beam in architecture supporting & also refers to a crossbar or girder in

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Purlin — a horizontal beam in architecture supporting rafters;

also refers to a crossbar or girder in construction.

Purlin — a horizontal beam in architecture supportingalso refers to a crossbar or girder in

Usage highlights

Roof purlinBridge girderStructural beamWooden beamSteel girderCrossbeam

Synonyms

  • 梁— beam, girder
  • 檩— purlin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The roof purlin supports the rafters (桁架).
  • Bridge girders provide structural support (桥梁桁架).
  • The beam spans the entire width (桁条).

Collocations

  • Roof purlin(屋桁)
  • Bridge girder(桥梁桁)
  • Structural beam(桁架)
  • Wooden beam(木桁)
  • Steel girder(钢桁)
  • Crossbeam(横桁)

Idioms

  • Strong as a bridge girder(如桥梁之桁)
  • Supporting beam of the family(家庭之桁梁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 桁 is primarily a technical term in traditional Chinese architecture and construction.
  • In traditional building, purlins were crucial structural elements in roof construction.
  • The character reflects the importance of wooden architecture in Chinese building traditions.

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