宯 (xiāo) - A character meaning a high, spacious dwelling or & an archaic term for a lofty residence.

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xiāo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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宯 · xiāo

A character meaning a high, spacious dwelling or a tall building;

an archaic term for a lofty residence.

A character meaning a high, spacious dwelling oran archaic term for a lofty residence.

Usage highlights

high dwellingspacious residencelofty buildingarchaic term for tall house

Synonyms

  • 楼— tower, multi-story building
  • 阁— pavilion, loft
  • 宅— residence, dwelling

Antonyms

  • 穴— cave, primitive dwelling
  • 棚— shed, simple shelter

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a magnificent 宯 (high dwelling).
  • In classical literature, nobles lived in 宯 (spacious residences).
  • The term 宯 refers to an elevated architectural structure.

Collocations

  • high dwelling(宯)
  • spacious residence(宯)
  • lofty building(宯)
  • archaic term for tall house(宯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing architecture.
  • Represents ancient concepts of noble or elevated living spaces.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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