楃 (wò) - House & dwelling

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wò ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

楃 · wò

House;

dwelling;

room;

also refers to a type of wooden house or structure.

Housedwellingroom

Usage highlights

Wooden houseAncient dwellingSimple abodeMountain hutThatched dwellingTemporary shelter

Synonyms

  • 屋— house, room
  • 房— house, room
  • 宅— residence, dwelling
  • 舍— house, lodging

Antonyms

  • 野— wilderness, open country
  • 外— outside, exterior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient wooden house (古楃) stood in the forest.
  • They built a simple dwelling (楃舍) in the mountains.
  • This character appears in classical texts describing architecture (建筑楃).

Collocations

  • Wooden house(木楃)
  • Ancient dwelling(古楃)
  • Simple abode(楃居)
  • Mountain hut(山楃)
  • Thatched dwelling(茅楃)
  • Temporary shelter(暂楃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 楃 is an archaic character primarily found in classical Chinese texts describing architecture and dwellings.
  • The character's wood radical (木) indicates its association with wooden structures and construction.
  • While rare in modern usage, it represents traditional Chinese architectural concepts and building methods.

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