鎻 (suǒ) - Lock — a device for fastening or securing & to lock up or confine.

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鎻 · suǒ

Lock — a device for fastening or securing something, typically operated by a key;

to lock up or confine.

Lock — a device for fastening or securingto lock up or confine.

Usage highlights

LockTo lockLock and keyDoor lockSafety lockLock up

Synonyms

  • 锁— lock (standard simplified form)
  • 封闭— to seal or close up
  • 禁锢— to confine or imprison

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to lock the door (锁门).
  • The key is in the lock (锁里).
  • This is a safety lock (安全锁).
  • He forgot the combination to the lock (锁的密码).

Collocations

  • Lock(锁)
  • To lock(锁上)
  • Lock and key(锁钥)
  • Door lock(门锁)
  • Safety lock(安全锁)
  • Lock up(锁住)

Idioms

  • Locking the country and closing the border(锁国闭关)
  • Locking the eyebrows and closing the eyes(锁眉闭目)
  • Locking the throat(锁喉)
  • Locking the heart and sealing the lips(锁心封唇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Locks have been used in China for security since ancient times, with intricate designs symbolizing protection.
  • In metaphorical use, 'lock' can represent confinement, restriction, or securing something valuable.
  • The character appears in terms related to security systems and constrained states.

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