杗
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Meaning: ridge-pole in roof
💡 Máng sounds like 'mong'—think 'Mong the roof, the ridge-pole is strong.'
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Character Story & Explanation
In a traditional Chinese village, carpenters carefully raise the 杗 (máng), the central ridge-pole, during a roof-raising ceremony. This key beam, often adorned with red cloth and auspicious symbols, supports the entire roof structure. The character 杗, composed of wood (木) above and a phonetic component, symbolizes strength and the heart of a building. Its use is rare, primarily found in classical texts and architectural contexts.
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