幈 (píng) - Screen — a folding screen or partition used

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píng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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幈 · píng

Screen — a folding screen or partition used in traditional Chinese architecture and interior design.

Screen — a folding screen or partition used

Usage highlights

Folding screenScreen partitionDecorative screenLandscape screenScreen paintingScreen door

Synonyms

  • 屏— screen, shield
  • 障— barrier, obstruction

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room was divided by an elegant screen (幈风).
  • Traditional screens often featured landscape paintings (山水画幈).
  • She stood behind the decorative screen (装饰幈).

Collocations

  • Folding screen(幈风)
  • Screen partition(幈隔)
  • Decorative screen(装饰幈)
  • Landscape screen(山水幈)
  • Screen painting(幈画)
  • Screen door(幈门)

Idioms

  • Screen wind and moon(幈风月)
  • Screen mountains and rivers(幈山水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Screens were important in traditional Chinese architecture for creating private spaces while maintaining airflow.
  • Often decorated with calligraphy, paintings, or carvings reflecting Chinese artistic traditions.
  • Used in both residential and ceremonial contexts to create boundaries and display art.

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