穚 (jiāo) - Bridge — an elevated structure spanning a gap & also refers to a high mound or ridge.

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穚 · jiāo

Bridge — an elevated structure spanning a gap or obstacle;

also refers to a high mound or ridge.

Bridge — an elevated structure spanning a gapalso refers to a high mound or ridge.

Usage highlights

Stone bridgeWooden bridgeAncient bridgeMountain bridgeBridge constructionBridge pier

Synonyms

  • 桥— bridge (more common simplified form)
  • 梁— beam, bridge (architectural term)

Antonyms

  • 壑— ravine, chasm (natural gap versus man-made bridge)
  • 渊— abyss, deep pool (obstacle versus crossing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They built a stone bridge (石穚) across the river.
  • The ancient bridge (古穚) has stood for centuries.
  • A wooden bridge (木穚) connects the two villages.
  • The mountain ridge resembles a natural bridge (山穚).

Collocations

  • Stone bridge(石穚)
  • Wooden bridge(木穚)
  • Ancient bridge(古穚)
  • Mountain bridge(山穚)
  • Bridge construction(穚梁)
  • Bridge pier(穚墩)

Idioms

  • Repair the road after crossing the bridge(过穚抽板)
  • Bridge of magpies(鹊穚相会)
  • A bridge too far(穚过长虹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bridges in Chinese culture symbolize connection, transition, and overcoming obstacles.
  • The character 穚 appears in classical Chinese texts describing architectural structures.
  • Bridges often feature in Chinese landscape painting as symbols of harmony between human construction and nature.

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