欐 (lì) - Ridgepole — the main beam supporting a roof & also refers to a ship's mast or spar.

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Ridgepole — the main beam supporting a roof in traditional Chinese architecture;

also refers to a ship's mast or spar.

Ridgepole — the main beam supporting a roofalso refers to a ship's mast or spar.

Usage highlights

Main ridgepoleShip's mastRidge beamWooden sparArchitectural beamSupporting beam

Synonyms

  • 梁— beam, especially horizontal supporting beam
  • 栋— ridgepole, main beam of a house
  • 桅— mast (of a ship)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The main ridgepole of the temple (庙宇的欐) was carved with intricate designs.
  • Ancient shipbuilders crafted sturdy masts (船欐) for ocean voyages.
  • The hall's ridge beam (厅欐) was made from a single ancient tree.
  • Traditional architecture emphasizes the importance of the ridgepole (欐的重要性).

Collocations

  • Main ridgepole(正欐)
  • Ship's mast(船欐)
  • Ridge beam(梁欐)
  • Wooden spar(木欐)
  • Architectural beam(建筑欐)
  • Supporting beam(支撑欐)

Idioms

  • Jade ridge and pearl beam(瑶台琼欐)
  • Carved beams and painted ridgepoles(雕梁画欐)
  • High ridge and broad eaves(高欐广厦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the central supporting element in traditional Chinese wooden architecture.
  • Symbolizes strength, support, and structural integrity in building construction.
  • Historically important in both architectural and nautical contexts in Chinese culture.

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