厦 (shà) - Tall building, mansion & also refers to Xiamen city (Amoy).

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shà ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

厦 · shà

Tall building, mansion;

also refers to Xiamen city (Amoy).

Tall building, mansionalso refers to Xiamen city (Amoy).

Usage highlights

SkyscraperXiamen CityCommercial buildingPlazaHotel buildingOffice building

Synonyms

  • 楼— building, tower
  • 馆— building, hall

Antonyms

  • 棚— shed, shack
  • 屋— small house

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The skyscraper (大厦) dominates the skyline.
  • Xiamen University (厦门大学) is a prestigious institution.
  • They live in a commercial-residential complex (商住两用大厦).
  • The office building (写字楼大厦) has many floors.

Collocations

  • Skyscraper(大厦)
  • Xiamen City(厦门)
  • Commercial building(商厦)
  • Plaza(广场大厦)
  • Hotel building(酒店大厦)
  • Office building(办公楼大厦)

Idioms

  • High buildings and large mansions(高楼大厦)
  • Magnificent and majestic(广厦万间)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is used in the name of Xiamen city, a major coastal city in Fujian province.
  • Historically associated with large, imposing structures, reflecting architectural grandeur.
  • In naming, it can evoke a sense of scale, stability, and prominence.

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