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Definition
Rafter; a sloped wooden beam that supports a roof.
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How it's used
This term is specific to traditional wooden architecture and is rarely used in the context of modern concrete buildings. You will mostly encounter it when visiting historical sites or reading about traditional Chinese construction. In everyday conversation, people usually use the more general term 樑 for structural beams.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 椽 with 樑. While 樑 refers to the main horizontal load-bearing beam of a structure, 椽 refers to the smaller rafters that support the roof tiles.
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Grammar guides
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