to4 fung1駝峰驼峰
Jyutpingto4 fung1
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Definition
Camel's hump, or a hump-shaped wooden support used in traditional East Asian architecture.
- camel's hump, which stores a large amount of fat
- technicala hump-shaped wooden support beam used between structural beams in traditional architecture
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the biological hump of a camel, but is also a specific technical term in traditional Chinese carpentry. When used in architecture, it describes a structural component that sits between beams, often serving both a load-bearing and decorative function. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing biology or historical architecture.
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The two humps on the camel's back are very big.
The camel hump support in this ancient building is carved very delicately.
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