承重 (chéng zhòng) — load-bearing (attributive)

Definition

Technical/adjective term meaning 'load-bearing' — describes walls, beams, or structures that support the weight of a building. Almost always used as an attributive before a noun (e.g. 承重墙).

adjective

load-bearing (attributive)

Examples

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Zhè dǔ chéng zhòng qiáng bù néng chāi chú.
This load-bearing wall cannot be removed.
承重。
Jiàn zhù shè jì bì xū kǎo lǜ chéng zhòng jié gòu de ān quán xìng.
Architectural design must consider the safety of load-bearing structures.
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Shī gōng shí bú yào sǔn hài chéng zhòng liáng.
Do not damage the load-bearing beams during construction.

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