屛 (píng) - Screen — refers to a folding screen or & to shield or protect

屛Tone 2

píng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

屛 · píng

Screen — refers to a folding screen or partition used to block wind or divide space;

to shield or protect;

to reject or dismiss.

Screen — refers to a folding screen orto shield or protectto reject or dismiss.

Usage highlights

Folding screenMonitor screenBarrier/shieldHold one's breathBlock out/dismissScreen off

Synonyms

  • 障— barrier, obstruction
  • 蔽— cover, conceal
  • 挡— block, shield

Antonyms

  • 露— expose, reveal
  • 显— display, show

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A traditional Chinese folding screen (屏风) is both decorative and functional.
  • The mountains form a natural barrier (屏障) against the wind.
  • He held his breath in concentration (屏息).
  • The computer monitor (屏幕) displays the information.

Collocations

  • Folding screen(屏风)
  • Monitor screen(屏幕)
  • Barrier/shield(屏障)
  • Hold one's breath(屏息)
  • Block out/dismiss(屏除)
  • Screen off(屏蔽)

Idioms

  • Concentrate with bated breath(屏气凝神)
  • Live in seclusion(屏居山林)
  • Block out distractions(屏绝俗务)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditional folding screens (屏风) were important in Chinese interior design, providing privacy, blocking drafts, and displaying art.
  • The character embodies concepts of protection, concealment, and selective exclusion in both physical and metaphorical senses.
  • In digital contexts, 屏 now commonly refers to electronic screens and displays.

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