Definition
栈道 refers to a narrow plank walkway built along the face of a vertical cliff, a distinctive feature of ancient Chinese mountain roads (especially in the Qinling and Shu roads). It can also refer to elevated covered passageways connecting towers in traditional architecture.
n.
plank walkway constructed on a cliff faceelevated covered passageway between buildings (in traditional architecture)
Examples
- 栈道，。Gǔdài de zhàn dào jiàn zài xuányá shàng, fēicháng wēixiǎn.Ancient plank walkways were built on cliffs and were very dangerous.
- 栈道。Yóukè zài zhàn dào shàng xīnshǎng xiágǔ de zhuànglì jǐngsè.Tourists admire the magnificent canyon scenery from the plank walkway.
- 栈道。Zhè zuò gǔchéng xiūfù le liánjiē chénglóu de zhàn dào.This ancient city has restored the elevated passageways connecting the towers.
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