楼 (lóu) - Building — refers to a multi-story building, tower, & also used in words for storied structures and

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lóu ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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楼 · lóu

Building — refers to a multi-story building, tower, or mansion;

also used in words for storied structures and certain types of pavilions.

Building — refers to a multi-story building, tower,also used in words for storied structures and

Usage highlights

BuildingTowerMansionPavilionStoried buildingAttic

Synonyms

  • 阁— Pavilion (smaller, often single-story structure)
  • 厦— Mansion, tall building

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I live in an apartment building (公寓楼).
  • We climbed the tower (塔楼).
  • The school building is over there (教学楼).
  • Traditional Chinese pavilion (楼阁).

Collocations

  • Building(楼)
  • Tower(塔楼)
  • Mansion(大楼)
  • Pavilion(楼阁)
  • Storied building(楼层)
  • Attic(阁楼)

Idioms

  • Near water, tower first gets the moonlight(近水楼台先得月)
  • High buildings and pavilions(琼楼玉宇)
  • Towers and pavilions in the air(空中楼阁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with multi-story structures in Chinese architecture, often used in names of famous buildings and landmarks.
  • Commonly used in place names and building names, reflecting architectural heritage.
  • Symbolizes height, grandeur, and architectural achievement in Chinese culture.

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