櫩 (yán) - Eaves — the overhanging edge of a roof & also refers to a corridor or veranda under

櫩Tone 2

yán ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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櫩 · yán

Eaves — the overhanging edge of a roof;

also refers to a corridor or veranda under such eaves.

Eaves — the overhanging edge of a roofalso refers to a corridor or veranda under

Usage highlights

Temple eavesCorridor eavesEaves and beamsUnder the eavesEaves tilesPalace eaves

Synonyms

  • 檐— eaves (more common character for eaves)
  • 廊— corridor, veranda

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rain dripped from the eaves (屋檐).
  • We sat on the veranda (廊櫩) enjoying the evening breeze.
  • The temple's eaves (寺櫩) were adorned with intricate carvings.
  • He waited under the corridor eaves (櫩下).

Collocations

  • Temple eaves(寺櫩)
  • Corridor eaves(廊櫩)
  • Eaves and beams(櫩梁)
  • Under the eaves(櫩下)
  • Eaves tiles(櫩瓦)
  • Palace eaves(宫櫩)

Idioms

  • No specific common idioms feature this character prominently; it appears in descriptive classical texts.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily an architectural term from classical Chinese literature, describing roof structures in traditional buildings.
  • Often found in poetic descriptions of temples, palaces, and gardens, evoking a sense of classical elegance.
  • Represents traditional Chinese architectural aesthetics and craftsmanship.

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