欗 (lán) - Railing, balustrade & a fence or barrier, often ornamental, used for

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lán ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

欗 · lán

Railing, balustrade;

a fence or barrier, often ornamental, used for support or protection.

Railing, balustradea fence or barrier, often ornamental, used for

Usage highlights

Wooden railingBalustradeDecorative railingRailing postBridge railingCorridor railing

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden has a wooden railing (木欗).
  • He leaned against the balustrade (欗杆).
  • The old pavilion's decorative railing (雕欗) is very intricate.

Collocations

  • Wooden railing(木欗)
  • Balustrade(欗杆)
  • Decorative railing(雕欗)
  • Railing post(欗柱)
  • Bridge railing(桥欗)
  • Corridor railing(廊欗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in classical Chinese architecture, particularly in gardens, pavilions, and bridges.
  • Often intricately carved, reflecting craftsmanship and aesthetic values in historical building design.

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