廔 (lóu) - Multi-storied building & tower

廔Tone 2

lóu ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

廔 · lóu

Multi-storied building;

tower;

corridor;

balcony;

attic;

storied pavilion.

Multi-storied buildingtowercorridor

Usage highlights

MultiAncient towerStoried pavilionBalconyAtticCorridor building

Synonyms

  • 樓— multi-storied building, tower
  • 閣— pavilion, tower, cabinet
  • 臺— platform, tower, terrace

Antonyms

  • 棚— shed, shack, simple shelter
  • 舍— hut, simple dwelling

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient tower stood tall (古廔).
  • They built a pavilion with multiple stories (多層樓廔).
  • The mansion had an elegant balcony (廔臺).
  • He lived in the attic of the building (樓廔頂層).

Collocations

  • Multi-storied building(樓廔)
  • Ancient tower(古廔)
  • Storied pavilion(層廔)
  • Balcony(廔臺)
  • Attic(廔頂)
  • Corridor building(廊廔)

Idioms

  • Towers and pavilions(樓臺亭廔)
  • Magnificent towers and pavilions(瓊樓玉廔)
  • High towers and great mansions(高樓大廔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 廔 represents traditional Chinese multi-storied architecture, often found in historical buildings and gardens.
  • In classical literature, 廔 frequently appears in descriptions of magnificent palaces and elegant structures.
  • The character reflects the sophistication of ancient Chinese architectural techniques and aesthetic sensibilities.

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