碹 (xuàn) - Arch (in architecture) & to build an arch

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xuàn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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碹 · xuàn

Arch (in architecture);

to build an arch;

the curved part of an arch or vault.

Arch (in architecture)to build an archthe curved part of an arch or vault.

Usage highlights

Stone archDoor archArch constructionArch bridgeArch vaultBrick arch

Synonyms

  • 拱— Arch, vault (more general term for arched structures)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bridge has a stone arch (石碹).
  • They built an arch over the doorway (门碹).
  • The vaulted ceiling uses arch construction (碹拱结构).
  • The mason is skilled in arch building (砌碹).

Collocations

  • Stone arch(石碹)
  • Door arch(门碹)
  • Arch construction(砌碹)
  • Arch bridge(碹桥)
  • Arch vault(碹拱)
  • Brick arch(砖碹)

Idioms

  • No commonly used idioms featuring this character were found.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 碹 is a technical architectural term, primarily used in construction and engineering contexts.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese arch-building techniques used in bridges, gateways, and vaulted structures.
  • It represents specialized masonry skills that have been passed down through generations of builders.

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