帘 (lián) - Curtain, hanging screen, shop sign & originally referred to a wine shop sign or

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lián ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 穴

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帘 · lián

Curtain, hanging screen, shop sign;

originally referred to a wine shop sign or flag.

Curtain, hanging screen, shop signoriginally referred to a wine shop sign or

Usage highlights

Window curtainDoor curtainBamboo curtainBeaded curtainCurtain fabricRoller blind

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 门— door (as opposed to curtain)
  • 窗— window (what curtains cover)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She drew the window curtain (窗帘).
  • The shop has a colorful sign (帘子).
  • Bamboo curtain (竹帘) provides shade.
  • Beaded curtain (珠帘) adds elegance to the doorway.

Collocations

  • Window curtain(窗帘)
  • Door curtain(门帘)
  • Bamboo curtain(竹帘)
  • Beaded curtain(珠帘)
  • Curtain fabric(帘布)
  • Roller blind(卷帘)

Idioms

  • Pearl curtain and jade household(珠帘玉户)
  • Curtain rolled up and flowers blooming(帘卷花开)
  • Pearl curtain and jade screen(珠帘玉屏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to wine shop signs or flags in ancient China, later extended to various hanging screens and curtains.
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, curtains were important for privacy, decoration, and climate control.
  • Bamboo curtains were particularly common in southern China for their cooling properties.

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