(huàng) - A horizontal bar or beam & a window lattice or frame

Tone 4

huàng | 14 strokes | radical:

· huàng

A horizontal bar or beam;

a window lattice or frame;

a wooden rack or stand.

A horizontal bar or beama window lattice or framea wooden rack or stand.

Usage highlights

window latticewooden rackhorizontal beambook standdisplay standcarved lattice

Synonyms

  • frame
  • rack, stand
  • lattice, grid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The window lattice (窗榥) was intricately carved.
  • He placed the scroll on the wooden rack (书榥).
  • The horizontal beam (横榥) supports the structure.
  • A display stand (展榥) for artifacts.

Collocations

  • window lattice(窗榥)
  • wooden rack(木榥)
  • horizontal beam(横榥)
  • book stand(书榥)
  • display stand(展榥)
  • carved lattice(雕榥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in traditional Chinese architecture for windows and interior structures.
  • Reflects craftsmanship in woodworking and architectural design.
  • Less common in modern usage, primarily found in classical contexts.

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