窬 (yú) - A small opening or hole in a wall & a small door or gate

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窬 · yú

A small opening or hole in a wall;

a small door or gate;

to bore through or make a hole.

A small opening or hole in a walla small door or gateto bore through or make a hole.

Usage highlights

To bore through a wallA small openingA small gateA holeTo pry openTo sneak through

Synonyms

  • 孔— hole, opening
  • 洞— hole, cavity
  • 穴— cave, hole

Antonyms

  • 墙— wall (barrier rather than opening)
  • 门— door (proper entrance rather than hole)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A small opening in the wall (穿窬).
  • To bore through a wall (穿窬).
  • A small door or gate (窬门).
  • A hole in the wall (窬穴).

Collocations

  • To bore through a wall(穿窬)
  • A small opening(窬隙)
  • A small gate(窬门)
  • A hole(窬穴)
  • To pry open(窬开)
  • To sneak through(窬入)

Idioms

  • Boring through walls and climbing over fences(穿窬之盗)
  • Sneaking through openings(钻穴逾窬)
  • Climbing walls and boring holes(逾墙钻窬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient times, '窬' referred to small openings in walls, often used by thieves to enter homes.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing improper or stealthy entry methods.
  • It carries connotations of stealth, intrusion, or unconventional access.

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