硐 (dòng) - Castle & fort

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dòng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

硐 · dòng

Castle;

fort;

watchtower;

also refers to a cave or grotto.

Castlefortwatchtower

Usage highlights

WatchtowerFortressStone fortMountain fortMilitary fortFortified village

Synonyms

  • 堡— fort; fortress
  • 楼— tower; building

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient watchtower stood guard (硐楼).
  • They built a fortress on the hill (硐堡).
  • The grotto was carved into the cliff (石硐).

Collocations

  • Watchtower(硐楼)
  • Fortress(硐堡)
  • Stone fort(石硐)
  • Mountain fort(山硐)
  • Military fort(营硐)
  • Fortified village(硐寨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for defensive structures, particularly watchtowers and forts in mountainous regions.
  • Associated with military architecture and frontier defense in Chinese history.

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