磉 (sǎng) - Stone foundation & the stone plinth or base of a pillar

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Stone foundation;

the stone plinth or base of a pillar in traditional Chinese architecture.

Stone foundationthe stone plinth or base of a pillar

Usage highlights

Pillar baseFoundation stoneStone plinthPillar base stoneBase platformCornerstone

Synonyms

  • 础— plinth; foundation stone
  • 基— foundation; base
  • 墩— block; pier; foundation

Antonyms

  • 梁— beam (top structural element vs. bottom foundation)
  • 顶— top; summit (opposite of foundation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stone base of the pillar (柱磉) was carved with intricate patterns.
  • They replaced the damaged foundation stone (磉石) of the ancient temple.
  • The architectural design requires sturdy pillar bases (磉墩).
  • The stone plinth (柱下磉) supports the entire wooden structure.

Collocations

  • Pillar base(柱磉)
  • Foundation stone(磉石)
  • Stone plinth(石磉)
  • Pillar base stone(柱础磉)
  • Base platform(磉墩)
  • Cornerstone(角磉)

Idioms

  • Solid as a stone foundation(坚如磉石)
  • The pillar and its base(柱磉相依)
  • Foundation of the structure(栋梁之磉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the fundamental support in traditional Chinese wooden architecture.
  • Symbolizes stability, foundation, and structural integrity in building construction.
  • Reflects the importance of solid foundations in both physical structures and metaphorical contexts.

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