幕 (mù) - Curtain & screen

幕Tone 4

mù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

幕 · mù

Curtain;

screen;

tent;

act (of a play);

veil;

cover;

military headquarters;

administrative office.

Curtainscreentent

Usage highlights

CurtainScreenOpening ceremonyClosing ceremonyMilitary headquartersBehind the scenes

Synonyms

  • 帘— curtain, screen
  • 帷— curtain, screen
  • 屏— screen, shield

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The theater curtain rose (幕布升起).
  • This play has three acts (三幕剧).
  • He works in the office (幕府工作).
  • The general's headquarters was heavily guarded (将军幕府戒备森严).

Collocations

  • Curtain(幕布)
  • Screen(屏幕)
  • Opening ceremony(开幕)
  • Closing ceremony(闭幕)
  • Military headquarters(幕府)
  • Behind the scenes(幕后)

Idioms

  • Pull strings behind the scenes(幕后操纵)
  • Draw to a close(落下帷幕)
  • The curtain rises(拉开序幕)
  • Night falls(夜幕降临)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '幕府' referred to the headquarters of a military commander or high official.
  • Used metaphorically to indicate something hidden or behind-the-scenes, as in '幕后'.
  • In traditional theater, '幕' marks divisions between acts, symbolizing transitions.

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