棼
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Meaning: beams in roof
💡 Forest (林) on roof (分) = beams that divide the roof space.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a traditional Chinese courtyard, the old carpenter points up at the exposed wooden beams supporting the roof. 'Those are 棼 (fén),' he explains to apprentices. This rare character specifically refers to the beams that form the roof structure, integral to ancient timber-framed architecture. Though seldom used today, it appears in classical texts and historical building descriptions, symbolizing the essential support of a home.
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