楶 (jié) - Bracket block — an architectural term referring to

楶Tone 2

jié ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

楶 · jié

Bracket block — an architectural term referring to the bracket blocks used in traditional Chinese architecture, particularly in the dougong bracketing system.

Bracket block — an architectural term referring to

Usage highlights

bracket blockbracket and blockcap blockbracket systemarchitectural bracketwooden bracket

Synonyms

  • 栌— capital block (similar architectural component)
  • 斗— bracket arm (component in dougong system)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The temple roof features intricate bracket blocks (楶栌).
  • Traditional Chinese architecture uses bracket sets (斗栱) with bracket blocks (楶).
  • The bracket block (楶) supports the eaves in ancient buildings.

Collocations

  • bracket block(楶)
  • bracket and block(楶栌)
  • cap block(栌楶)
  • bracket system(斗楶)
  • architectural bracket(建筑楶)
  • wooden bracket(木楶)

Idioms

  • Elaborate brackets and beams(雕楶画梁)
  • Brackets and rafters(楶桷)
  • Ornate brackets(华楶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 楶 is a specialized architectural term from classical Chinese building technology.
  • It refers to specific components in the dougong bracketing system used in traditional Chinese architecture.
  • The character appears mainly in classical texts and technical descriptions of architecture.

FAQ