礩 (zhì) - Plinth, base, or foundation stone & also used in ancient texts to mean firm,

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礩 · zhì

Plinth, base, or foundation stone;

also used in ancient texts to mean firm, solid, or to support.

Plinth, base, or foundation stonealso used in ancient texts to mean firm,

Usage highlights

Stone plinthFoundation basePillar baseFirm and solidSupporting stone

Synonyms

  • 基— foundation, base
  • 础— plinth, base of a pillar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stone plinth supports the column (石礩).
  • A firm foundation is essential (坚实的礩基).
  • He studied the ancient architectural base (古代建筑的礩).

Collocations

  • Stone plinth(石礩)
  • Foundation base(礩基)
  • Pillar base(柱礩)
  • Firm and solid(礩固)
  • Supporting stone(支礩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily an architectural term in classical Chinese, referring to the base or plinth of structures.
  • Used metaphorically in some texts to denote firmness or foundational support.

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