墙 (qiáng) - Wall — a vertical structure that defines an & can be literal or metaphorical.

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墙 · qiáng

Wall — a vertical structure that defines an area, provides shelter, security, or divides a space;

can be literal or metaphorical.

Wall — a vertical structure that defines ancan be literal or metaphorical.

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Synonyms

  • 壁— wall (often interior or cliff face)
  • 垣— wall (archaic or low wall)

Antonyms

  • 门— door; gate (opening in a wall)
  • 路— road; path (open passage)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Great Wall of China (长城) is a famous historical structure.
  • We painted the bedroom wall (墙).
  • He felt like he was talking to a brick wall (对牛弹琴).
  • There is a wall separating the two gardens (围墙).

Collocations

  • Wall(墙)
  • City wall(城墙)
  • Brick wall(砖墙)
  • Wallpaper(墙纸)
  • Wall lamp(壁灯)
  • Wall painting(壁画)

Idioms

  • A wall of bronze and iron; an impregnable defense(铜墙铁壁)
  • To patch up a wall with dung; a shoddy patchwork job(粪土之墙)
  • To mend the fold after the sheep are lost; to take precautions after suffering a loss(亡羊补牢)
  • Walls have ears(隔墙有耳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, walls were crucial for defense (city walls) and privacy (courtyard walls).
  • The concept of a 'wall' often appears in idioms to represent barriers, obstacles, or protection.
  • The Great Wall remains a potent national symbol of China's historical strength and endurance.

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