宆 (qióng) - Arched, vaulted & dome
宆 · qióng
Arched, vaulted;
dome;
the vault of heaven.
Arched, vaulteddomethe vault of heaven.
Usage highlights
Vault of heavenDomeArchCelestial domeVaulted skyHemispherical dome
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient dome (穹顶) of the temple.
- Looking up at the vault of heaven (苍穹).
- The architectural structure has a grand arch (穹隆).
Collocations
- Vault of heaven(苍穹)
- Dome(穹顶)
- Arch(穹隆)
- Celestial dome(天穹)
- Vaulted sky(穹苍)
- Hemispherical dome(穹形)
Idioms
- The vast dome of heaven(苍穹无际)
- Lofty as the firmament(穹隆高耸)
- Under the vaulted sky(穹天之下)
Cultural background
FAQ- Used in classical Chinese to describe arched or domed structures, particularly in architecture.
- Often appears in poetic contexts to refer to the sky or heavens, emphasizing vastness and curvature.