竉 (lǒng) - A hole, cave, or den & an ancient character for a dwelling place or

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竉 · lǒng

A hole, cave, or den;

an ancient character for a dwelling place or cavity.

A hole, cave, or denan ancient character for a dwelling place or

Usage highlights

cave dwellinganimal denrock cavityancient holedragon's lair

Synonyms

  • 洞— cave, hole
  • 穴— cave, den
  • 窟— grotto, cave

Antonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 顶— top, summit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rabbit hid in its burrow (兔入竉).
  • Ancient texts mention cave dwellings (古竉居).
  • The character appears in classical literature (古文中用竉字).

Collocations

  • cave dwelling(竉居)
  • animal den(兽竉)
  • rock cavity(石竉)
  • ancient hole(古竉)
  • dragon's lair(龙竉)

Idioms

  • Fox den and raccoon burrow(狐竉貉穴)
  • Hidden in deep caves(深竉幽居)
  • Dragon's cave and tiger's den(龙竉虎穴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as an archaic term for caves or dwellings.
  • Used in historical contexts to describe primitive habitats or animal lairs.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in literary or specialized contexts.

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