牕 (chuāng) - Window — an opening in a wall or & variant form of 窗.

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chuāng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

牕 · chuāng

Window — an opening in a wall or door fitted with glass or other transparent material to admit light or air;

variant form of 窗.

Window — an opening in a wall orvariant form of 窗.

Usage highlights

Open the windowWindow frameWindow latticeWindow paperWindow screenBright window

Synonyms

  • 窗— Standard form for window
  • 窗户— Window (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Open the window to let in fresh air (打开牕).
  • The moonlight shines through the window (月光透过牕).
  • Window frame (牕框).
  • Window lattice (牕格).

Collocations

  • Open the window(开牕)
  • Window frame(牕框)
  • Window lattice(牕格)
  • Window paper(牕纸)
  • Window screen(牕帘)
  • Bright window(明牕)

Idioms

  • Bright window and clean table(明牕净几)
  • Open window and speak frankly(开牕说亮话)
  • Window of the soul(心灵之牕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 牕 is a variant form of 窗 (chuāng) meaning 'window', used in classical and literary contexts.
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, windows often featured intricate lattice patterns for both decoration and structural support.
  • The character appears in classical poetry and literature, evoking imagery of light, perspective, and connection between interior and exterior spaces.

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