櫺 (líng) - Lattice window & window frame

櫺Tone 2

líng ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

櫺 · líng

Lattice window;

window frame;

carved or patterned window grille.

Lattice windowwindow framecarved or patterned window grille.

Usage highlights

Window latticeLattice frameWooden latticeLattice patternCarved latticeLattice design

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient palace had beautiful lattice windows (窗櫺).
  • She admired the intricate window frames (櫺格).
  • The wooden lattice (木櫺) cast patterned shadows on the floor.
  • Traditional architecture often features carved window grilles (雕花櫺).

Collocations

  • Window lattice(窗櫺)
  • Lattice frame(櫺框)
  • Wooden lattice(木櫺)
  • Lattice pattern(櫺格)
  • Carved lattice(雕櫺)
  • Lattice design(櫺飾)

Idioms

  • Ornate lattice and carved beams(雕櫺畫棟)
  • Through the lattice window(隔櫺相望)
  • Lattice shadows dancing(櫺影婆娑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in Chinese architecture for decorative and functional window structures.
  • Common in classical gardens, temples, and palace buildings as an aesthetic element.
  • Represents traditional craftsmanship in woodworking and architectural design.

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