礅 (dūn) - A large block of stone & stone block or base used as a foundation,

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dūn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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礅 · dūn

A large block of stone;

stone block or base used as a foundation, pedestal, or support.

A large block of stonestone block or base used as a foundation,

Usage highlights

Stone blockBridge pierStone pedestalStone baseSitting stoneStone foundation

Synonyms

  • 墩— mound, block, pier (more common variant)
  • 基石— cornerstone, foundation stone
  • 石基— stone foundation

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stone block serves as a foundation (石礅).
  • They placed the statue on a stone pedestal (石礅上).
  • The bridge pier is made of solid stone (桥礅).
  • A stone block used for sitting (坐礅).

Collocations

  • Stone block(石礅)
  • Bridge pier(桥礅)
  • Stone pedestal(石礅)
  • Stone base(基礅)
  • Sitting stone(坐礅)
  • Stone foundation(礅基)

Idioms

  • Solid as a rock(稳如石礅)
  • Stone foundation and iron base(石礅铁基)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in Chinese architecture and engineering for foundations and supports.
  • Commonly seen in bridge construction, temple architecture, and as decorative stone elements in gardens.
  • Represents stability, durability, and strength in structural applications.

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