04113 Chinese character of 桁 and pronounce hang4

The Chinese character【桁】that we will explain today is a word that describes buildings or structures. It is mainly used for the following meanings:

A crossbar or beam.

Below is the correct pronunciation of this particular Chinese character.

Mandarin Pinyin of 【桁】:héng

Cantonese Jyutping of 【桁】:hang4

Here, you can find an overview of the character 【桁】︰

Here are some situations where you can use【桁】, for example:Describe a building or structure , It means mainly a crossbar or beam .Due to the depth of Chinese characters, certain intricate meanings and specialized applications might not be entirely expressed in this context.

【桁】is a single word that enhances clarity and specificity when matched with others, for example【桁架、桁梁】(Mandarin Pinyin:héng jià 、héng liáng/ Cantonese Jyutping:haang4 gaa3 、haang4 loeng4)

This character is made up of 10 strokes,Its usage is more restrictive, making it an advanced-level Chinese character that one only needs to learn when seeking to challenge their own abilities,Below is a sample sentence featuring this character in real usage.:


工匠正在搭建橋樑的桁架。

Craftsmen are building the trusses of the bridge.


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