楼
building; floor; shop name; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesnoun
multi-story building; apartment building
Refers to multi-story constructed buildings, commonly used for residential, commercial or public structures.
This large building is a newly built teaching facility.
Tall skyscrapers stand in the city center.
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There are three buildings in our residential complex.
He lives in that red multi-story building.
This building has twenty stories.
noun
floor; story (of a building)
In mainland China, 1楼 usually refers to the ground floor, while in some other regions it may refer to the second floor; context is important for clarification.
My home is on the first floor, it's very convenient to go out.
He climbed up to the tenth floor in one breath.
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Our classroom is on the third floor.
The supermarket is on the basement first floor.
This building has a total of fifteen stories.
noun
upper story of a building; tower
formalRefers to an additional enclosed upper section of a building, often used for defensive or decorative structures.
Ancient city walls had watchtowers built on top for observation and defense.
Arrow towers were important defensive structures in ancient warfare.
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Beijing Bell Tower is a famous ancient architectural structure.
This attic is built on the second level of the garden.
Giant red lanterns hang from the city watchtower.
noun
shop name suffix
literaryOften used as a suffix for traditional teahouses, restaurants, or high-end shops to convey elegance or status.
There is a very famous teahouse on this street.
We had a lavish dinner at a restaurant last night.
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This jewelry shop specializes in selling high-end gold and silver ornaments.
A new teahouse opened at the end of the alley, business is very good.
This restaurant is famous for its authentic Cantonese cuisine.
noun
surname
A relatively common Chinese surname.
Mr. Lou is the new manager of our company.
I have a colleague with the surname Lou.