承重墙 (chéng chóng) — load-bearing wall

Definition

承重墙 is a noun meaning 'load-bearing wall' — a structural wall that supports the weight of a building above it. Unlike non-load-bearing walls (隔断墙), you cannot remove or alter 承重墙 without compromising the building's safety. The word is common in real estate and renovation contexts.

load-bearing wall

Examples

承重墙。
Zhuāngxiū de shíhou qiānwàn bù néng chāi chéng chóng.
You absolutely must not remove the load-bearing wall during renovation.
承重墙，。
Zhè dòng lóu de chéng chóng hěn hòu, géyīn xiàoguǒ búcuò.
The load-bearing walls of this building are very thick, so the soundproofing is good.
，承重墙。
Mǎi èr shǒu fáng qián, yào xiān quèrèn nǎxiē shì chéng chóng.
Before buying a second-hand house, you need to confirm which walls are load-bearing.

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