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窗帘 (chuāng lián) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

窗帘 (chuāng lián) is a Chinese word: curtain. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 窗帘

名 míng noun

curtain

她拉开了窗帘。

tā lā kāi le chuāng lián

She opened the curtains.

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Word breakdown

窗 chuāng — window

Words with this character (4)
  • 1 窗户 chuāng hu — window HSK 4
    • 窗 window
    • 户 opening, frame
    Example

    请打开窗户，让新鲜空气进来。

    qǐng dǎ kāi chuāng hu ràng xīn xiān kōng qì jìn lái

    Please open the window and let fresh air in.

  • 2 窗台 chuāng tái — windowsill HSK 5
    • 窗 window
    • 台 platform, ledge, sill
    Example

    猫咪喜欢趴在窗台上晒太阳。

    māo mī xǐ huān pā zài chuāng tái shàng shài tài yáng

    The cat likes to lie on the windowsill and bask in the sun.

  • 3 窗口 chuāng kǒu — window HSK 6
    • 窗 window (the physical structure or frame)
    • 口 opening, aperture, port (the functional aspect)
    Example

    请到三号窗口办理业务。

    qǐng dào sān hào chuāng kǒu bàn lǐ yè wù

    Please go to window number three to conduct business.

  • 4 橱窗 chú chuāng — shop window HSK 7
    • 橱 cabinet, cupboard (refers to the enclosed display case structure)
    • 窗 window (refers to the glass window where items are displayed)
    Example

    她停下来看橱窗里的衣服。

    tā tíng xià lái kàn chú chuāng lǐ de yī fu

    She stopped to look at the clothes in the shop window.

帘 lián — curtain, screen

Words with this character (1)
  • 1 帘子 lián zi — curtain HSK 7
    • 帘 curtain/screen (main semantic component)
    • 子 nominal suffix (adds familiar or colloquial tone)
    Example

    门口挂着一块蓝色的帘子。

    mén kǒu guà zhe yí kuài lán sè de lián zi

    A blue curtain hangs at the doorway.

Structure & writing
1 窗 chuāng — window (opening in a wall for air and light)

窗 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 穴 xué — cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure
穴 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
穿 chuān to pierce; to penetrate through
HSK 3
空 kōng empty; hollow; impractical 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove
HSK 4
究 jiū to investigate thoroughly; to trace 窗 chuāng window (opening in a wall for air and light)
HSK 5
穷 qióng poor, impoverished (opposite of 富) 窄 zhǎi narrow; not wide (opposite of 宽)
HSK 6
挖 wā to dig (into the ground to form a pit, trench, etc.)
HSK 7
帘 lián curtain or screen made of cloth, bamboo, reed, etc. 窃 qiè to steal; to pilfer 窍 qiào hole or orifice, esp. of the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose 窑 yáo kiln for firing bricks, tiles, or ceramics 窒 zhì to obstruct; to choke; to suffocate
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窘 jiǒng destitute; impoverished 窜 cuàn to flee in disorder; to scurry about (of bandits, enemy troops, animals, etc.) 窝 wō nest or den of birds, animals, or insects 窟 kū cave; cavern 窥 kuī to peep; to spy on secretly 窿 long (dial.) coal mine tunnel 邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space)
1.2 囱 cōng — chimney; flue for stove or boiler
囱 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 4
窗 chuāng window (opening in a wall for air and light)

Stroke order

2 帘 lián — curtain or screen made of cloth, bamboo, reed, etc.

帘 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 穴 xué — cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure
穴 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
穿 chuān to pierce; to penetrate through
HSK 3
空 kōng empty; hollow; impractical 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove
HSK 4
究 jiū to investigate thoroughly; to trace 窗 chuāng window (opening in a wall for air and light)
HSK 5
穷 qióng poor, impoverished (opposite of 富) 窄 zhǎi narrow; not wide (opposite of 宽)
HSK 6
挖 wā to dig (into the ground to form a pit, trench, etc.)
HSK 7
帘 lián curtain or screen made of cloth, bamboo, reed, etc. 窃 qiè to steal; to pilfer 窍 qiào hole or orifice, esp. of the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose 窑 yáo kiln for firing bricks, tiles, or ceramics 窒 zhì to obstruct; to choke; to suffocate
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窘 jiǒng destitute; impoverished 窜 cuàn to flee in disorder; to scurry about (of bandits, enemy troops, animals, etc.) 窝 wō nest or den of birds, animals, or insects 窟 kū cave; cavern 窥 kuī to peep; to spy on secretly 窿 long (dial.) coal mine tunnel 邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space)
2.2 巾 jīn — cloth used for wiping, wrapping, or covering things
巾 is a component in 26 characters
HSK 1
市 shì marketplace; place for trading 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 常 cháng ordinary, common, general
HSK 2
帮 bāng to help; to assist
HSK 3
刷 shuā brush (a tool made of bristles, palm fiber, etc. for cleaning or applying substances) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object
HSK 4
帅 shuài supreme commander of an army; highest military rank 帽 mào hat; cap (worn on the head for warmth, shade, protection, or decoration) 幅 fú width of cloth, wool, or silk fabric
HSK 5
币 bì currency; money used as a medium of exchange 席 xí mat woven from reed, bamboo, or grass strips, used to cover a bed, floor, or build a shelter 幕 mù large piece of cloth, silk, or felt used as a cover; tent
HSK 6
佩 pèi to wear (on one's person); to carry at one's side 吊 diào to hang; to suspend 帆 fān sail (cloth on a ship's mast to catch the wind) 帝 dì supreme deity or ruler of the universe in religion or mythology
HSK 7
帐 zhàng curtain; canopy; tent (made of cloth or other material for shelter) 帕 pà small square cloth for wiping hands or face; handkerchief 帖 tiě invitation card 帘 lián curtain or screen made of cloth, bamboo, reed, etc. 帚 zhǒu broom; tool for sweeping away dust, dirt, and grime
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帜 zhì flag; banner 帷 wéi curtain; tent curtain surrounding an area 幄 wò (lit.) tent; canopy 幢 zhuàng measure word for buildings 砸 zá to strike or smash with a heavy object; (of a heavy object) to fall on something

Stroke order