埫 (chǒng) - A type of cave dwelling found in loess & also refers to a sunken courtyard or pit
埫 · chǒng
A type of cave dwelling found in loess plateaus of northern China;
also refers to a sunken courtyard or pit dwelling.
A type of cave dwelling found in loessalso refers to a sunken courtyard or pit
Usage highlights
cave dwellingearth dwellingground dwellingdwelling houseancient dwellingloess dwelling
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The family lived in a traditional cave dwelling (土埫).
- Loess plateau architecture includes various types of cave houses (窑埫).
- The village preserved ancient sunken courtyard dwellings (地埫).
- Traditional construction methods for pit dwellings (埫屋) are being documented.
Collocations
- cave dwelling(窑埫)
- earth dwelling(土埫)
- ground dwelling(地埫)
- dwelling house(埫屋)
- ancient dwelling(古埫)
- loess dwelling(黄土埫)
Idioms
- Cave dwellings in loess lands(黄土埫窑)
- Ancient dwellings and modern homes(古埫新居)
- Mountain cave earth dwellings(山埫土窑)
Cultural background
FAQ- Represents traditional vernacular architecture in China's loess plateau regions, particularly in Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Gansu provinces.
- These dwellings are energy-efficient, staying cool in summer and warm in winter due to their underground or hillside construction.
- Reflects ancient Chinese adaptation to the environment using locally available materials like loess soil.