樓 (lóu) - Building — a multi-storied building, tower, or mansion & also refers to a floor or level of

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樓 · lóu

Building — a multi-storied building, tower, or mansion;

also refers to a floor or level of a building.

Building — a multi-storied building, tower, or mansionalso refers to a floor or level of

Usage highlights

Tall buildingBuilding blockBell towerDrum towerPavilionFirst floor

Synonyms

  • 阁— pavilion, loft (similar architectural structure)
  • 塔— tower, pagoda (tall structure)

Antonyms

  • 地— ground, earth (opposite of elevated structure)
  • 平房— single-story house (opposite of multi-storied building)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The city has many tall buildings (高楼).
  • My apartment is on the third floor (三楼).
  • We visited the ancient bell tower (钟楼).
  • The restaurant is located in a pavilion (楼阁).

Collocations

  • Tall building(高楼)
  • Building block(楼宇)
  • Bell tower(钟楼)
  • Drum tower(鼓楼)
  • Pavilion(楼阁)
  • First floor(一楼)

Idioms

  • Near water, first to enjoy the moon(近水楼台先得月)
  • Pavilions and towers in the air(空中楼阁)
  • The mountain and the tower face each other(山楼相望)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically, multi-storied buildings were symbols of wealth, status, and architectural achievement.
  • Towers (楼) were often built for defensive, religious, or observational purposes in ancient China.
  • The character appears in many place names and names of famous historical structures.

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