欂 (bó) - Rafter — a structural beam in traditional Chinese & also refers to small rafters or purlins.

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Rafter — a structural beam in traditional Chinese architecture that supports the roof;

also refers to small rafters or purlins.

Rafter — a structural beam in traditional Chinesealso refers to small rafters or purlins.

Usage highlights

Rafter and purlinRafter structureWooden rafterRoof rafterRafter jointSupporting rafter

Synonyms

  • 椽— rafter (more common term for roof beam)
  • 梁— beam (larger horizontal support)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient temple's roof structure used massive rafters (欂).
  • Carpenters carefully measured the purlins (欂条) for the roof frame.
  • Traditional architecture requires precise joinery for rafters (欂榫).

Collocations

  • Rafter and purlin(欂栌)
  • Rafter structure(欂结构)
  • Wooden rafter(木欂)
  • Roof rafter(屋欂)
  • Rafter joint(欂榫)
  • Supporting rafter(支欂)

Idioms

  • Rafter and bracket arm(欂栌)
  • Rafter and beam(欂梁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Important component in traditional Chinese timber architecture, particularly in palace and temple construction.
  • Reflects sophisticated woodworking techniques developed in ancient China.
  • Often mentioned in classical texts about architecture and engineering.

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