Definitions

jià (noun) frame; framework; rack
jià (verb) to support; to prop up
jià (noun) classifier for planes, vehicles, machines

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "架" is structured with the phonetic component "加" above the semantic component "木", the latter denoting wood and indicating its original connection to wooden objects such as frames or supports. Etymologically, it arises from the concept of adding or placing items upon a structure, which guided its early definitions pertaining to physical racks, shelves, or stands. Over time, its semantic range expanded to encompass abstract frameworks in organizational or conceptual contexts, and it acquired verbal meanings like to erect or to support, while also evolving into a measure word for mechanical items such as aircraft or tools.

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飞机飞得很高。

Nà jià fēijī fēi de hěn gāo.

That airplane flies very high.

他把书放在书上了。

Tā bǎ shū fàng zài shūjià shàng le.

He put the book on the bookshelf.

别为小事和弟弟吵

Bié wèi xiǎoshì hé dìdi chǎojià.

Don't quarrel with your younger brother over trivial matters.

葡萄下非常凉爽。

Pútáo jià xià fēicháng liángshuǎng.

It's very cool under the grape trellis.

这个工程需要搭脚手

Zhège gōngchéng xūyào dā jiǎoshǒujià.

This construction project requires erecting scaffolding.

他们试图起沟通的桥梁。

Tāmen shìtú jià qǐ gōutōng de qiáoliáng.

They are trying to build a bridge for communication.

媒体不应凭空词诬控。

Méitǐ bù yìng píngkōng jiàcí wū kòng.

The media should not fabricate accusations without evidence.

双方在谈判桌上重新构了合作框

Shuāngfāng zài tánpàn zhuō shang chóngxīn jiàgòu le hézuò kuàngjià.

Both parties restructured the cooperation framework at the negotiation table.