牅 (yōng) - A window & an ancient term for a window or opening

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yōng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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牅 · yōng

A window;

an ancient term for a window or opening in a wall, now archaic and rarely used.

A windowan ancient term for a window or opening

Usage highlights

Ancient windowRoom with a windowWall openingVentilation window

Synonyms

  • 窗— window (modern term)
  • 窗户— window (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described a room with a small window (牅).
  • In classical architecture, a 牅 provided ventilation.
  • The character 牅 is found in old manuscripts referring to an opening.

Collocations

  • Ancient window(古牅)
  • Room with a window(有牅之室)
  • Wall opening(墙牅)
  • Ventilation window(通风牅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 牅 is an archaic character for 'window', primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • It reflects ancient architectural elements where windows were simple openings in walls.
  • The character is now obsolete in modern Chinese, replaced by 窗 (chuāng).

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