(guì) - Frame & casing

Tone 4

guì | 15 strokes | radical:

· guì

Frame;

casing;

rim;

a surrounding structure or border that encloses or supports something.

Framecasingrim

Usage highlights

Picture frameWindow frameDocument casingMetal rimWooden frameProtective frame

Synonyms

  • frame; casing
  • frame; stand

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The picture frame (画槶) was made of wood.
  • She placed the document in a protective casing (文件槶).
  • The window frame (窗槶) needed repair.

Collocations

  • Picture frame(画槶)
  • Window frame(窗槶)
  • Document casing(文件槶)
  • Metal rim(金属槶)
  • Wooden frame(木槶)
  • Protective frame(保护槶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern Chinese usage.
  • Primarily used in technical or descriptive contexts referring to structural frames or casings.
  • More commonly encountered in specialized or historical texts rather than everyday language.

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