堗 (tū) - Chimney, flue — a structure for venting smoke

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Chimney, flue — a structure for venting smoke or gases from a stove, furnace, or fireplace.

Chimney, flue — a structure for venting smoke

Usage highlights

Chimney openingChimney smokeBrick chimneyChimney cleaningChimney draftChimney blockage

Synonyms

  • 烟囱— chimney (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The smoke goes up the chimney (烟从堗中出).
  • They cleaned the chimney (清理堗).
  • A blocked chimney can be dangerous (堵塞的堗可能危险).

Collocations

  • Chimney opening(堗口)
  • Chimney smoke(堗烟)
  • Brick chimney(砖堗)
  • Chimney cleaning(清堗)
  • Chimney draft(堗风)
  • Chimney blockage(堗塞)

Idioms

  • Smoke rises from the chimney(烟出堗上)
  • Clear the chimney to let smoke out(通堗出烟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents traditional heating and cooking methods in Chinese architecture.
  • Associated with domestic life and hearth in historical contexts.

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