框 (kuāng) - Frame — refers to a physical frame, framework, & also used metaphorically for constraints or limits.

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框 · kuāng

Frame — refers to a physical frame, framework, or border;

also used metaphorically for constraints or limits.

Frame — refers to a physical frame, framework,also used metaphorically for constraints or limits.

Usage highlights

Picture frameWindow frameDoor frameFrameworkEyeglass frameThinking outside the box

Synonyms

  • 架— frame, rack, stand
  • 边框— border, frame edge

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Put the picture in a frame (相框).
  • The window frame needs repair (窗框).
  • This sets the framework for discussion (框架).
  • He thinks outside the box (跳出框框).

Collocations

  • Picture frame(相框)
  • Window frame(窗框)
  • Door frame(门框)
  • Framework(框架)
  • Eyeglass frame(眼镜框)
  • Thinking outside the box(跳出框框)

Idioms

  • To be constrained by conventions(条条框框)
  • To break out of conventional thinking(跳出框框)
  • To set limits or boundaries(框定)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '框' represents both physical structures (frames) and mental constraints.
  • The concept of '跳出框框' (thinking outside the box) reflects the value placed on innovative thinking.
  • Traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy often emphasize the importance of proper framing for artistic presentation.

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