槏 (qiǎn) - A type of wooden door bolt or latch & also refers to a wooden wedge or support

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槏 · qiǎn

A type of wooden door bolt or latch;

also refers to a wooden wedge or support beam in traditional Chinese architecture.

A type of wooden door bolt or latchalso refers to a wooden wedge or support

Usage highlights

wooden latchdoor boltarchitectural wedgesupport beamhardwood fastener

Synonyms

  • 闩— door bolt, latch
  • 栓— bolt, plug

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wooden latch (槏) secured the door.
  • Ancient architecture used wooden wedges (槏) for support.
  • The carpenter crafted a door bolt (槏) from hardwood.

Collocations

  • wooden latch(木槏)
  • door bolt(门槏)
  • architectural wedge(建筑槏)
  • support beam(支撑槏)
  • hardwood fastener(硬木槏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional Chinese woodworking and architectural joinery.
  • Represents practical craftsmanship in historical building techniques.
  • Reflects the importance of wooden components in ancient Chinese architecture.

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