塀 (píng) - Wall, fence, or partition & typically refers to a wall, screen, or enclosure,

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塀 · píng

Wall, fence, or partition;

typically refers to a wall, screen, or enclosure, often used in Japanese contexts (e.

g.

, in architecture).

Wall, fence, or partitiontypically refers to a wall, screen, or enclosure,

Usage highlights

WallGarden wallStone wallWooden fenceWall paintingWall construction

Synonyms

  • 壁— wall (interior or structural)
  • 垣— fence, hedge
  • 柵— fence, railing

Antonyms

  • 門— gate, entrance (opposite of enclosure)
  • 開口— opening, aperture

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden wall (塀) surrounds the traditional house.
  • A wooden fence (木塀) marks the property boundary.
  • The stone wall (石塀) is very sturdy.
  • He painted the wall (塀を塗る).

Collocations

  • Wall(塀)
  • Garden wall(庭塀)
  • Stone wall(石塀)
  • Wooden fence(木塀)
  • Wall painting(塀の塗装)
  • Wall construction(塀の建設)

Idioms

  • A wall that blocks the view(目隠し塀)
  • A wall that surrounds(囲い塀)
  • A wall that divides(仕切り塀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in Japanese architecture to denote walls or fences around properties.
  • Often seen in traditional Japanese gardens and homes as a boundary marker.
  • Can be made from various materials like wood, stone, or plaster.

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