líng

棂

Character · NounTraditional欞

window lattice; window grille

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

window lattice; latticework of an old-style window

archaic

Refers specifically to the decorative wooden or stone grid in traditional Chinese architecture. The character is archaic and mostly found in historical or literary contexts.

Gǔ古
zhái宅
de的
chuāng窗
líng棂
diāo雕
kè刻
jīng精
měi美
 。

The window lattices of the ancient house are exquisitely carved.

Yuè月
guāng光
tòu透
guò过
diāo雕
huā花
de的
chuāng窗
líng棂
zhào照
jìn进
lái来
 。

Moonlight filtered in through the carved window lattice.

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Tā他
tuī推
kāi开
zhī吱
yā呀
zuò作
xiǎng响
de的
chuāng窗
líng棂
 。

He pushed open the creaking window lattice.