磚 (zhuān) - Brick — a rectangular block of baked or & also refers to brick-like objects in computing or

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Brick — a rectangular block of baked or dried clay used for building construction;

also refers to brick-like objects in computing or gaming.

Brick — a rectangular block of baked oralso refers to brick-like objects in computing or

Usage highlights

Red brickBrick wallClay brickBrick factoryPaving brickBrick kiln

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 玉— jade (in the context of the idiom 抛砖引玉)
  • 瓦— tile (different building material)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wall was built with red bricks (红砖).
  • They used bricks to pave the courtyard (铺砖).
  • This building material is fired clay brick (黏土砖).
  • He works in a brick factory (砖厂).

Collocations

  • Red brick(红砖)
  • Brick wall(砖墙)
  • Clay brick(黏土砖)
  • Brick factory(砖厂)
  • Paving brick(铺砖)
  • Brick kiln(砖窑)

Idioms

  • Throw bricks to attract jade(抛砖引玉)
  • Add bricks and tiles(添砖加瓦)
  • Brick and tile work(砖瓦工程)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bricks have been used in Chinese architecture for millennia, with evidence dating back to the Shang dynasty.
  • The idiom 'throw bricks to attract jade' metaphorically means to offer a humble opinion to elicit valuable ideas from others.
  • Traditional brick-making was an important rural industry throughout Chinese history.

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