闩 (shuān) - Bolt & latch

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shuān ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 门

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闩 · shuān

Bolt;

latch;

to bolt or fasten with a latch.

Boltlatchto bolt or fasten with a latch.

Usage highlights

Door boltWindow latchBolt the doorIron boltWooden latchGate latch

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please bolt the door (闩上门).
  • The window latch is broken (窗闩坏了).
  • He slid the bolt shut (他插上了门闩).

Collocations

  • Door bolt(门闩)
  • Window latch(窗闩)
  • Bolt the door(闩门)
  • Iron bolt(铁闩)
  • Wooden latch(木闩)
  • Gate latch(门闩)

Idioms

  • To bolt the door and question thoroughly(闩门盘问)
  • As secure as a bolted door(稳如闩门)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents traditional door security mechanisms in Chinese architecture.
  • Symbolizes safety, protection, and domestic security in folk culture.

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