(cháo) - A bedpost & a bed

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cháo | 9 strokes | radical: 爿

· cháo

A bedpost;

a bed;

a couch.

An ancient term for a type of furniture used for resting or sleeping.

A bedposta beda couch. An ancient term for a type

Usage highlights

bedpostwooden bedancient couchbed frame

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bedpost (牊) was ornately carved.
  • He rested on the wooden couch (牊).
  • This character describes part of a bed (牊).

Collocations

  • bedpost()
  • wooden bed(木牊)
  • ancient couch(古牊)
  • bed frame(床牊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient Chinese furniture and woodworking craftsmanship.
  • Reflects historical living arrangements and interior design.

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