承重梁 (chéng chóng) — load-bearing beam
Definition
A structural beam in a building that bears the weight of the structure above it. Removing or altering it is dangerous, unlike non-load-bearing walls.
noun
load-bearing beam
Measure word · 根
Examples
- 承重梁。Zhè gēn chéng chóng bù néng chāi.This load-bearing beam cannot be removed.
- 承重梁。Shī fu zhèng zài jiǎn chá chéng chóng.The worker is inspecting the load-bearing beam.
- 承重梁。chéng chóng Bì xū yòng hùn níng tǔ jiāo guàn.The load-bearing beam must be poured with concrete.
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