庨 (xiāo) - High and spacious (of buildings) & deep and profound

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xiāo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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庨 · xiāo

High and spacious (of buildings);

deep and profound;

ancient term for a storeroom or warehouse.

High and spacious (of buildings)deep and profoundancient term for a storeroom or warehouse.

Usage highlights

High and spaciousStorage buildingDeep and profound appearanceAncient warehouseSpacious hallLofty structure

Synonyms

  • 豁— spacious, open
  • 敞— spacious, open
  • 库— warehouse, storehouse

Antonyms

  • 窄— narrow
  • 狭— narrow, cramped
  • 低— low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hall is high and spacious (庨豁).
  • Ancient storage buildings (庨舍) were used for grain.
  • The architecture has a deep and profound appearance (庨窌).

Collocations

  • High and spacious(庨豁)
  • Storage building(庨舍)
  • Deep and profound appearance(庨窌)
  • Ancient warehouse(庨库)
  • Spacious hall(庨堂)
  • Lofty structure(庨宇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing architecture, particularly buildings with lofty or spacious characteristics.
  • Used in historical contexts for storage facilities, especially for grain and important goods.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature and historical descriptions.

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