Character breakdown
Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.
How to learn 桁梁
Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.
When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.
Words with the same characters
Compare how a familiar Hanzi changes meaning inside another word.
bridge (lit. and fig.)
栋梁dòngliángridgepole; ridgepole and beams; person able to bear heavy responsibility; mainstay (of organization); pillar (of state)
脊梁jǐliángbackbone; spine; Taiwan pr. [ji3 liang5]
桁架héng jiàtruss (weight-bearing construction of cross-beams)
桁杨háng yánglit. stocks and knives; fig. any punishment equipment; torture instrument
横桁帆héng héng fānboom sail