宎 (yǎo) - A deep corner of a house & the sound of wind blowing through hollow spaces

宎Tone 3

yǎo ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 宀

嬿一

宎 · yǎo

A deep corner of a house;

the sound of wind blowing through hollow spaces;

obscure, deep and quiet.

A deep corner of a housethe sound of wind blowing through hollow spacesobscure, deep and quiet.

Usage highlights

Deep corner of a houseSound of wind in hollowsObscure cornerQuiet and deepHollow soundWind blowing through

Synonyms

  • 幽— quiet, secluded
  • 深— deep, profound
  • 隅— corner, nook

Antonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 显— obvious, apparent
  • 敞— open, spacious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind howled in the deep corners of the ancient hall (深堂之宎).
  • He explored the obscure corners of the library (探索图书馆的宎处).
  • The sound echoed from the hollow space (从空洞中传来宎声).

Collocations

  • Deep corner of a house(屋宎)
  • Sound of wind in hollows(风宎)
  • Obscure corner(幽宎)
  • Quiet and deep(深宎)
  • Hollow sound(空洞之宎)
  • Wind blowing through(风吹宎)

Idioms

  • The wind howls in the deep hall(深堂风宎)
  • Exploring the obscure corners(探幽索宎)
  • Quiet as a deep corner(静如屋宎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing architecture and acoustics.
  • Represents the concept of hidden, quiet spaces in traditional Chinese buildings.
  • Used in literary contexts to evoke atmosphere of solitude and mystery.

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