艞 (yào) - A small bridge & a plank bridge
艞 · yào
A small bridge;
a plank bridge;
a narrow footbridge, often used in historical or rural contexts.
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Usage highlights
Plank bridgeSmall bridgeFootbridgeNarrow bridgeWooden bridgeStone bridge
Usage & contexts
Examples
- They crossed the stream on a narrow plank bridge (艞).
- The old village had a simple footbridge (艞) over the creek.
- He carefully walked across the small bridge (艞).
Collocations
- Plank bridge(板艞)
- Small bridge(小艞)
- Footbridge(步艞)
- Narrow bridge(窄艞)
- Wooden bridge(木艞)
- Stone bridge(石艞)
Cultural background
FAQ- Represents simple, traditional bridge structures in Chinese architecture.
- Often found in historical contexts describing rural or ancient crossings.
- Reflects practical solutions for crossing small bodies of water in traditional settings.