decorative openwork wall; lattice wall
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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a wall whose upper section is built with hollow or openwork patterns; decorative lattice wall
An architectural term commonly used in traditional Chinese garden design, referring to walls where the upper portion features decorative brickwork, lattice patterns, or镂空 designs that allow light and air to pass through while maintaining privacy.
Sū苏
zhōu州
yuán园
lín林
lǐ里
de的
huā花
qiáng墙
jīng精
qiǎo巧
bié别
zhì致
，
chōng充
mǎn满
le了
yì艺
shù术
gǎn感
。
The openwork walls in Suzhou gardens are exquisite and unique, full of artistic charm.
Gōng工
jiàng匠
yòng用
qīng青
zhuān砖
qì砌
chū出
le了
yī一
dào道
měi美
lì丽
de的
huā花
qiáng墙
。
The craftsman built a beautiful decorative wall using blue bricks.
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Yuàn院
zi子
lǐ里
de的
huā花
qiáng墙
jì既
bǎo保
zhèng证
le了
yǐn隐
sī私
，
yòu又
tōng通
fēng风
tòu透
guāng光
。
The lattice wall in the courtyard ensures privacy while allowing ventilation and light to pass through.