(yào) - A small bridge & a plank bridge

Tone 4

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A small bridge;

a plank bridge;

a narrow footbridge, often used in historical or rural contexts.

A small bridgea plank bridgea narrow footbridge, often used in historical or

Usage highlights

Plank bridgeSmall bridgeFootbridgeNarrow bridgeWooden bridgeStone bridge

Synonyms

  • bridge (general term)
  • beam, bridge
  • purlin, small 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.

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