罳 (sī) - A decorative or protective screen, often used in & refers to eaves or cornices with decorative patterns.

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罳 · sī

A decorative or protective screen, often used in ancient Chinese architecture;

refers to eaves or cornices with decorative patterns.

A decorative or protective screen, often used inrefers to eaves or cornices with decorative patterns.

Usage highlights

Decorative screenEaves screenProtective screenCarved screenPalace screenWooden screen

Synonyms

  • 屏— screen, shield
  • 帘— curtain, screen

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The palace had intricate carved screens (罘罳) along the eaves.
  • Ancient architecture often featured decorative cornices (罳) for protection and ornamentation.
  • The temple's roof had elaborate wooden screens (罳) to ward off evil spirits.

Collocations

  • Decorative screen(罘罳)
  • Eaves screen(檐罳)
  • Protective screen(护罳)
  • Carved screen(雕罳)
  • Palace screen(宫罳)
  • Wooden screen(木罳)

Idioms

  • Intricately carved screens and eaves(罘罳玲珑)
  • Ornamental screens and decorated beams(罳梁画栋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 罳 refers to decorative screens or lattices used in traditional Chinese architecture, particularly in palaces and temples.
  • These screens served both protective and ornamental purposes, often placed under eaves or as partitions.
  • The character is rarely used in modern contexts but appears in classical literature and architectural descriptions.

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