鏁 (suǒ) - Lock & to lock up

鏁Tone 3

suǒ ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

鏁 · suǒ

Lock;

to lock up;

a bolt or fastening device.

Lockto lock upa bolt or fastening device.

Usage highlights

LockLock upUnlockDoor lockPadlockLock cylinder

Synonyms

  • 锁— lock (more common variant)
  • 闩— bolt, latch

Antonyms

  • 开— open
  • 放— release, let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He locked the door (锁门).
  • The key opens the lock (钥匙开锁).
  • This is a combination lock (密码锁).
  • The lock is broken (锁坏了).

Collocations

  • Lock(锁)
  • Lock up(锁上)
  • Unlock(开锁)
  • Door lock(门锁)
  • Padlock(挂锁)
  • Lock cylinder(锁芯)

Idioms

  • Lock the door and bolt it(锁门闭户)
  • Lock away securely(深锁固闭)
  • Lock in a tower(金锁铜关)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Locks have been used in China for security since ancient times, with intricate designs symbolizing protection.
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, locks were important for securing gates and doors of homes and temples.
  • The character appears in terms related to security, confinement, and protection.

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