囹 (líng) - Prison, jail & specifically refers to an ancient type of prison
囹 · líng
Prison, jail;
specifically refers to an ancient type of prison or detention facility.
Prison, jailspecifically refers to an ancient type of prison
Usage highlights
PrisonImprisonmentPrison systemAncient jailDetention facility
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He was thrown into prison (囹圄).
- The ancient prison system was harsh (囹圄制度).
- Escaping from imprisonment (囹圄之灾).
Collocations
- Prison(囹圄)
- Imprisonment(囹圄之灾)
- Prison system(囹圄制度)
- Ancient jail(囹圄)
- Detention facility(囹圄)
Idioms
- To fall into prison(身陷囹圄)
- Prison hardships(囹圄之苦)
- Escape from imprisonment(脱离囹圄)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to a specific type of prison in ancient China, often mentioned in classical texts.
- The character appears in historical records describing judicial systems and punishments.
- Used metaphorically in modern Chinese to represent any form of confinement or difficult situation.