帏 (wéi) - Curtain & screen

帏Tone 2

wéi ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 巾

万响

帏 · wéi

Curtain;

screen;

tent;

women's quarters;

fragrant bag.

Curtainscreentent

Usage highlights

CurtainTentFragrant bagBed curtainScreenWomen's quarters

Synonyms

  • 帷— curtain, screen
  • 幕— curtain, screen
  • 帐— curtain, tent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She drew the curtain (下帏).
  • The tent was set up for the ceremony (帐帏).
  • This is a traditional fragrant bag (香帏).

Collocations

  • Curtain(帷帏)
  • Tent(帐帏)
  • Fragrant bag(香帏)
  • Bed curtain(床帏)
  • Screen(屏帏)
  • Women's quarters(闺帏)

Idioms

  • To lower the curtain and study diligently(下帏攻读)
  • Within the bed curtain(床帏之内)
  • The fragrant bag sways(香帏飘动)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used to refer to curtains, screens, or tents that create a private space.
  • Also historically used to denote women's private quarters or boudoir.
  • Can refer to fragrant sachets or bags used in traditional customs.

FAQ