塧 (ài) - Narrow & cramped

塧Tone 4

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塧 · ài

Narrow;

cramped;

confined space;

a narrow passage.

Narrowcrampedconfined space

Usage highlights

Narrow alleyCramped spaceNarrow pathConfined areaTight passage

Synonyms

  • 窄— narrow
  • 狭— narrow; confined

Antonyms

  • 宽— wide; broad
  • 阔— spacious; wide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The alley is too narrow for cars (小巷太塧).
  • This room feels cramped (这个房间很塧).
  • They passed through a narrow mountain path (他们穿过一条塧的山路).

Collocations

  • Narrow alley(塧巷)
  • Cramped space(塧室)
  • Narrow path(塧径)
  • Confined area(塧区)
  • Tight passage(塧道)

Idioms

  • A narrow escape from disaster(幸出塧境)
  • Living in cramped quarters(居处塧陋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character describes physical constraints of space, often used in architectural or geographical contexts.
  • Reflects traditional concerns about living conditions and spatial arrangement in densely populated areas.

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