架子

架子 is a noun that generally refers to a structure used for supporting or holding objects, such as a shelf, framework, or stand. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a system or structure, like in the phrase "架子工" (a scaffold worker).

The character 架 (jià) originally meant a frame or structure, often used in the context of building or support. The suffix 子 (zǐ) is a common nominalizer, turning verbs or adjectives into nouns, giving 架子 a sense of a physical or conceptual object.

In daily life, 架子 is commonly seen in contexts like furniture, construction, and even in slang, such as "没架子" meaning 'not pretentious.' It is also used in idioms and expressions related to structure or organization.