應縣木塔是位于山西省朔州市應縣的一座古老木塔，原名佛宮寺釋迦塔，建于遼代清寧二年（1056年），已有近千年歷史，是世界上現存最古老、最高大的木結構塔式建筑，與意大利比薩斜塔、巴黎埃菲爾鐵塔并稱“世界三大奇塔”。

The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is an ancient wooden pagoda in Yingxian County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province. Originally called the Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple, it was built in the second year of the Qingning era of the Liao Dynasty (1056 AD) and has a history of nearly 1,000 years. It is the oldest and tallest surviving wooden pagoda in the world. Along with Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa and France’s Eiffel Tower, it is known as one of the "Three Great Towers of the World."

應縣木塔以其獨特的建筑風格、精湛的建筑技藝和深厚的歷史文化底蘊，成為了中國古代建筑的杰出代表。全木結構是應縣木塔最為顯著的特點之一。

The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is an outstanding example of ancient Chinese architecture, renowned for its unique architectural style, exquisite craftsmanship, and profound historical significance. One of its most remarkable features is its all-wooden structure.

木材的使用不僅體現了中國古代建筑以木為主的傳統，還充分發揮了木材的韌性和彈性，使木塔具有良好的抗震性能。這種全木結構的設計，使得木塔在歷經多次地震和戰亂后仍能屹立不倒，成為了中國古代建筑技藝的典范。

The use of wood not only reflects the traditional preference for timber in ancient Chinese architecture but also fully utilizes the material's flexibility and resilience, giving the pagoda excellent earthquake-resistant properties. This all-wooden structural design has enabled the pagoda to withstand numerous earthquakes and wars throughout centuries, making it a true masterpiece of ancient Chinese architectural engineering.

責編：勾曉慶