欂
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Meaning: rafter
💡 Imagine a 'boat' (bó sounds like) made of wood, supporting a roof like a rafter.
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Character Story & Explanation
欂 (bó) refers to a rafter, a structural beam supporting a roof. In ancient Chinese architecture, rafters were crucial for stability and often intricately carved. The character combines the wood radical (木) with 薄 (báo, 'thin'), hinting at its slender shape. Today, it's used in classical texts and architectural contexts.
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