桯 (tīng) - A stand for tools or utensils & a carpenter's tool rest

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A stand for tools or utensils;

a carpenter's tool rest;

an ancient term for a bed or couch;

also refers to a pillar or post.

A stand for tools or utensilsa carpenter's tool restan ancient term for a bed or couch

Usage highlights

Tool restBed framePillar supportCarpenter's benchRitual standAncient furniture

Synonyms

  • 架— rack, frame, stand
  • 床— bed, couch
  • 柱— pillar, post

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carpenter placed his plane on the tool rest (桯).
  • In ancient texts, it referred to a type of bed (床桯).
  • The architectural pillar was called a 桯 in some classical works.
  • A stand for ritual vessels (礼器桯) in ceremonial contexts.

Collocations

  • Tool rest(工具桯)
  • Bed frame(床桯)
  • Pillar support(支柱桯)
  • Carpenter's bench(木工桯)
  • Ritual stand(礼桯)
  • Ancient furniture(古桯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, such as the 'Rites of Zhou' (《周礼》), referring to furniture or structural elements.
  • Used in historical contexts for wooden stands or tool rests, reflecting ancient craftsmanship.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily encountered in academic or historical discussions.

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