櫨 (lú) - Chinese pistache tree (Pistacia chinensis) & also refers to the capital or bracket in

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Chinese pistache tree (Pistacia chinensis);

also refers to the capital or bracket in traditional Chinese architecture.

Chinese pistache tree (Pistacia chinensis)also refers to the capital or bracket in

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 黄栌— Chinese pistache tree (alternative writing)
  • 斗拱— bracket set (architectural term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese pistache tree (黄櫨) is known for its beautiful autumn foliage.
  • Traditional architecture uses bracket arms (斗櫨) for support.
  • This building features elaborate bracket sets (櫨斗).
  • The timber from this tree (櫨木) is used in construction.

Collocations

  • Chinese pistache tree(黄櫨)
  • bracket arm(斗櫨)
  • bracket set(櫨斗)
  • pistache wood(櫨木)
  • architectural bracket(枓櫨)
  • tree species(櫨树)

Idioms

  • Elaborate bracket work(雕櫨画栋)
  • Solid as a bracket(稳如櫨斗)
  • Intricate architectural details(櫨栱交错)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in classical Chinese architectural terminology for bracket systems (dougong).
  • 黄櫨 (yellow pistache) is celebrated in Chinese poetry and art for its vibrant autumn colors.
  • Architectural brackets (斗櫨) are essential elements in traditional Chinese timber frames.

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