榀 (pǐn) - A structural unit or frame in architecture/engineering & a classifier for roof trusses or structural frames

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A structural unit or frame in architecture/engineering;

a classifier for roof trusses or structural frames;

timber frame.

A structural unit or frame in architecture/engineeringa classifier for roof trusses or structural framestimber frame.

Usage highlights

Roof truss frameSteel frameTimber frameStructural frameFrame unitFrame structure

Synonyms

  • 架— frame, rack, support
  • 构— structure, construction

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The roof truss consists of several frames (几榀屋架).
  • This building uses steel frames (钢榀).
  • Each structural unit was prefabricated (每榀结构单元).
  • Timber frame construction(木榀结构)

Collocations

  • Roof truss frame(屋架榀)
  • Steel frame(钢榀)
  • Timber frame(木榀)
  • Structural frame(结构榀)
  • Frame unit(榀单元)
  • Frame structure(榀结构)

Idioms

  • Frame by frame construction(榀榀相构)
  • Each frame stands strong(榀榀而立)
  • Frame assembly work(榀装工作)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in architectural and engineering contexts as a technical term.
  • Represents traditional Chinese timber framing techniques in classical architecture.
  • Modern usage extends to steel and concrete structures as a unit of measurement.

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