栱
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Meaning: post
💡 Gǒng like 'gong' (a sound) but with wood (木) as a post.
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Character Story & Explanation
栱 (gǒng) means 'post', specifically a wooden pillar used in traditional Chinese architecture. It is a component of 'dougong' (斗栱), the unique interlocking bracket system that supports roofs. This character is less common today but appears in historical texts about building structures.
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