樀 (dí) - Ridgepole & the main beam or ridge of a roof

樀Tone 2

dí ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

樀 · dí

Ridgepole;

the main beam or ridge of a roof;

also refers to the axle of a cart.

Ridgepolethe main beam or ridge of a roofalso refers to the axle of a cart.

Usage highlights

RidgepoleCart axleMain beamInstall ridgepoleRoof ridge

Synonyms

  • 梁— beam, roof beam
  • 栋— ridgepole, main beam

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The main ridgepole supports the roof structure (屋樀).
  • Ancient texts mention the cart's axle (车樀).
  • Carpenters carefully install the ridge beam (安樀).

Collocations

  • Ridgepole(屋樀)
  • Cart axle(车樀)
  • Main beam(主樀)
  • Install ridgepole(安樀)
  • Roof ridge(屋顶樀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 樀 appears in classical Chinese texts describing architectural and mechanical components.
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, the ridgepole was a crucial structural element symbolizing stability.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese engineering knowledge in both construction and transportation.

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