栊 (lóng) - cage & window

栊Tone 2

lóng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

栊 · lóng

cage;

window;

window frame;

bars;

lattice

cagewindowwindow frame

Usage highlights

window framebamboo cagewooden latticebird cagewindow latticedoor frame

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 开— open (antonym to the enclosing nature of cage/window frame)
  • 放— release; set free

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird is in the cage (鸟在栊中).
  • Open the window (打开栊).
  • The window frame is made of wood (木制栊).
  • The room has lattice windows (房间有栊窗).

Collocations

  • window frame(窗栊)
  • bamboo cage(竹栊)
  • wooden lattice(木栊)
  • bird cage(鸟栊)
  • window lattice(栊窗)
  • door frame(门栊)

Idioms

  • Window frames and curtains(栊帘)
  • Birds in cages and fish in nets(栊鸟池鱼)
  • Lattice windows and carved railings(栊窗雕栏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, 栊 refers to the wooden lattice framework used in windows and doors.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese craftsmanship in woodworking and architectural design.
  • It appears in classical literature describing elegant residences and gardens.

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