碷 (dùn) - Bridge pier, abutment & foundation stone

碷Tone 4

dùn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

碷 · dùn

Bridge pier, abutment;

foundation stone;

stone support structure in bridge construction.

Bridge pier, abutmentfoundation stonestone support structure in bridge construction.

Usage highlights

bridge pierstone abutmentpier foundationbridge supportstone support

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bridge pier (桥碷) was constructed from granite.
  • They reinforced the abutment (桥碷) before building the arch.
  • Ancient stone bridge supports (石碷) can last for centuries.

Collocations

  • bridge pier(桥碷)
  • stone abutment(石碷)
  • pier foundation(碷基)
  • bridge support(桥碷)
  • stone support(石碷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 碷 represents traditional stone bridge construction techniques in Chinese architecture.
  • The character combines 石 (stone) with 盾 (shield), suggesting protective stone structures.

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