樐 (lǔ) - A lookout tower or watchtower & a structure used for observation and defense, often

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A lookout tower or watchtower;

a structure used for observation and defense, often in military contexts.

A lookout tower or watchtowera structure used for observation and defense, often

Usage highlights

WatchtowerObservation towerLookout postDefense towerMilitary watchtowerBorder lookout

Synonyms

  • 楼— tower, building
  • 塔— tower, pagoda
  • 台— platform, tower

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soldiers stood guard on the watchtower (樐楼).
  • Ancient fortifications often included lookout posts (樐台).
  • From the observation tower (樐塔), one could see for miles.

Collocations

  • Watchtower(樐楼)
  • Observation tower(樐台)
  • Lookout post(樐塔)
  • Defense tower(樐堡)
  • Military watchtower(军樐)
  • Border lookout(边樐)

Idioms

  • Towers and ramparts standing tall(樐垒森严)
  • Watchtowers lining the frontier(樐台相望)
  • Beacon towers relaying signals(烽樐相传)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 樐 structures were important in ancient Chinese military defense systems, particularly along borders and frontiers.
  • These towers served both observational and signaling purposes in traditional Chinese warfare.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese architectural and military engineering achievements.

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