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The character 楣 is a phono-semantic compound denoting the lintel, the horizontal beam above a door or window frame. Its left component 木 (wood) indicates the traditional building material, while the right component 眉 (eyebrow) provides the phonetic element and a visual metaphor, as a lintel sits above a doorway like an eyebrow above an eye. Beyond architecture, the character is often used in cultural expressions referring to a family's status or honor, metaphorically linking the prominence of the home's entrance with the social standing of its inhabitants.
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门楣上挂着灯笼。
他家的门楣很高。
我们在窗楣下避雨。
古老的门楣雕刻精美。
工人正在安装新的门楣。
门楣上的油漆已经剥落了。
这户人家的门楣象征着他们的地位。
修复古建筑时，他们特别注重门楣的原始设计。