rafter in Chinese
rafter in Chinese is 椽 — rafter means one of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
rafter in Chinese
椽
Pronounced: chuán
(architecture) One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
What does "rafter" mean?
- noun One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
- noun A flock of turkeys.
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What is "rafter" in Chinese?
"rafter" in Chinese is 椽. rafter means: One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
How do you pronounce 椽?
"rafter" in Chinese is 椽, pronounced "chuán".
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