承重墙 (chéng chóng) — load-bearing wall

Definition

A wall that structurally supports the building above it — removing or modifying it can damage or collapse the structure. Often contrasted in renovation contexts with non-load-bearing partition walls (隔墙), which can be removed freely.

noun

load-bearing wall

Measure word · 堵

Examples

承重墙。
Zhuāng xiū de shí hou qiān wàn bù néng chāi chéng chóng.
You absolutely must not remove the load-bearing wall during renovation.
承重墙，。
Zhè dòng lóu de chéng chóng hěn hòu, gé yīn xiào guǒ bú cuò.
The load-bearing walls of this building are very thick, so the soundproofing is good.
，承重墙。
Mǎi èr shǒu fáng qián, yào xiān què rèn nǎ xiē shì chéng chóng.
Before buying a second-hand house, you need to confirm which walls are load-bearing.

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