柁
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Meaning: main beam of roof
💡 Think 'tree (木) carries (它) the whole roof'.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 柁 (tuó), we find it composed of 木 (mù, 'wood') and 它 (tuō, a phonetic component). In ancient Chinese architecture, the 柁 was the critical main beam supporting the roof, symbolizing strength and stability. This character appears in texts like the Song dynasty architectural manual Yingzao Fashi, highlighting its technical importance.
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