梴 (chān) - Long timber & long piece of wood

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chān ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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梴 · chān

Long timber;

long piece of wood;

extended, prolonged.

Long timberlong piece of woodextended, prolonged.

Usage highlights

Long timberExtended branchesWooden beamLong woodTall treeProlonged growth

Synonyms

  • 長— long (general term for length)
  • 材— timber, material

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The long timber (梴木) was used for construction.
  • The tree grew with extended branches (梴枝).
  • Ancient texts mention long wooden beams (梴梁).

Collocations

  • Long timber(梴木)
  • Extended branches(梴枝)
  • Wooden beam(梴梁)
  • Long wood(梴材)
  • Tall tree(梴树)
  • Prolonged growth(梴长)

Idioms

  • Long as timber(如梴之長)
  • Extended like wood(延若梴木)
  • Tall and straight(梴直挺立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing construction materials and natural growth.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical or specialized contexts.
  • Associated with qualities of extension and durability in wood.

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