雕梁画栋

雕梁畫棟

diāoliánghuàdòng

idiom #82,750

Meanings

1 carved beams and painted rafters
2 ornately decorated buildings
3 sumptuous architecture

Characters

ridgepole, main beam

Examples

故宫内雕梁画栋，富丽堂皇。

Gùgōng nèi diāoliáng huàdòng, fùlì tánghuáng.

Inside the Forbidden City, carved beams and painted rafters create a magnificent display.

这座老宅雕梁画栋，保存完好。

Zhè zuò lǎo zhái diāoliáng huàdòng, bǎocún wánhǎo.

This old mansion with its carved beams and painted rafters is well preserved.

古代园林多以雕梁画栋为特色。

Gǔdài yuánlín duō yǐ diāoliáng huàdòng wéi tèsè.

Ancient gardens are known for their elaborately carved and painted structures.

Tips

culture

Describes classical Chinese wooden architecture: beams (梁) carved in relief and crossbeams (栋) painted with ornate patterns — the signature of palaces, temples, and wealthy mansions.

Stroke Order

雕 diāo

梁 liáng

画 huà

栋 dòng