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青砖
qīngzhuān
Description
青砖是一种灰色的砖，古代常用来盖房子和城墙。
"青砖" is a type of gray brick commonly used in ancient times for building houses and city walls.
现在很多老房子和古建筑还是用青砖做的。
Many old houses and ancient buildings today are still made with "青砖".
Meanings
青砖qīngzhuān
gray brick used in traditional Chinese buildings
这座老房子的墙是用青砖盖的。
The walls of this old house are built with blue bricks.
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Notes
- Etymology
青 (blue-gray) + 砖 (brick); refers to the gray color from special firing.
- Nuance
contrasts with 红砖 (red brick); 青砖 evokes traditional or antique architecture.
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