承重墙 (chéng zhòng qiáng) — 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 zhòng qiáng.You absolutely must not remove the load-bearing wall during renovation.
- 承重墙，。Zhè dòng lóu de chéng zhòng qiáng 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 zhòng qiáng.Before buying a second-hand house, you need to confirm which walls are load-bearing.
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