基座又称为台基,不仅能使木构建筑的构架得以支承,有利防潮,还使建筑物显得雄伟庄重。重要的建筑物,如天坛祈年殿、故宫太和殿都建在三重台基上。许多高峻挺拔的佛塔,也建在高大的台座上。基座由于与供人上下的台阶是密切相关的,因此,宋式建筑称基座为阶基。清代又把小型基座叫作台明。宫殿坛庙内大型建筑物的基 The pedestal, also known as the pedestal, not only enables the framework of the timber structure to be supported, it is also moisture-proof, and it also makes the building appear grand and solemn. Important buildings such as Temple of Heaven Prayer for Good Harvests and Taihe Palace of the Forbidden City are built on triple platforms. Many tall and straight stupas are also built on tall pedestals. The pedestal is closely related to the steps that allow people to go up and down. Therefore, the Song-style building is called a pedestal. In the Qing Dynasty, the small base was also called Taiwan Ming. The base of large buildings in the palace altar