窗 (chuāng) - Window — an opening in a wall or

窗Tone 1

chuāng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

窗 · chuāng

Window — an opening in a wall or door fitted with glass or other transparent material to admit light or air and allow people to see out.

Window — an opening in a wall or

Usage highlights

WindowWindow frameWindow sillSkylightStained glass windowWindow screen

Synonyms

  • 窗户— window (general term)
  • 窗口— window opening; counter; portal

Antonyms

  • 门— door (as opposed to window)
  • 墙— wall (solid barrier versus opening)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please open the window (窗户).
  • The window frame is made of wood (窗框).
  • She looked out the window at the garden (从窗户看出去).
  • This room has a large bay window (凸窗).

Collocations

  • Window(窗户)
  • Window frame(窗框)
  • Window sill(窗台)
  • Skylight(天窗)
  • Stained glass window(彩色玻璃窗)
  • Window screen(纱窗)

Idioms

  • Open a window to speak frankly(打开天窗说亮话)
  • Ten years by the window, no one asks about(十年窗下无人问)
  • Bright window and clean table(窗明几净)
  • Cut a window in the wall to steal light(凿壁偷光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Windows in traditional Chinese architecture often feature intricate latticework and paper covering.
  • The character 窗 originally depicted a window with a lattice or grid pattern.
  • Windows symbolize openness, perspective, and the connection between interior and exterior worlds.
  • In poetry, windows often represent longing, observation, and the passage of time.

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