() - A corner of a room & a nook

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A corner of a room;

a nook;

a small, secluded space within a building.

A corner of a rooma nooka small, secluded space within a building.

Usage highlights

room cornernookbook nookquiet cornerstudy nookeaves corner

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sat reading in the corner of the room (屋庩).
  • The cat slept in a cozy nook (庩角).
  • The study had a quiet alcove (书庩).

Collocations

  • room corner(屋庩)
  • nook(庩角)
  • book nook(书庩)
  • quiet corner(静庩)
  • study nook(学庩)
  • eaves corner(檐庩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents a small, private space within traditional Chinese architecture.
  • Reflects the cultural value of finding quiet, contemplative spaces within the home.

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