庄
village; manor; shop; banker; solemn
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
village; hamlet
Used to refer to a small settlement, often with a name suffix like 王家庄.
This small village is located at the foot of the mountain.
Wangjia Village is my grandma's hometown.
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Farmers are busy harvesting crops in the fields.
We drove to a nearby farm village for a weekend vacation.
This ancient village estate retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
noun
manor; estate
formalUsed in historical or formal contexts to refer to large landed properties owned by feudal rulers.
Ancient emperors owned a large number of imperial manors.
This nobleman's estate spans three county towns.
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Many tenant farmers were hired to work on the manor.
Many imperial manors were converted to civilian land in the late Qing Dynasty.
This wine shop not only produces wine but also offers accommodation services.
noun
shop; store
formalOften used as a suffix for business names, especially for wholesale or specialized shops.
This money shop specializes in large-scale deposits and loan services.
There are several cloth shops on this street, all selling very exquisite fabrics.
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My grandfather was an apprentice at a tea shop when he was young.
The signature dish of this restaurant is braised pork meatballs.
The largest fishing gear shop in the city is located on the downtown commercial street.
noun
banker; dealer
informalMost commonly used in card games, mahjong, or gambling contexts to refer to the player who takes the first turn or holds the bank.
Who will be the banker for this mahjong game?
The banker from the last round lost a lot of money.
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In poker games, the banker needs to play first.
The banker for this bridge match is a main player from the national team.
Did you see clearly? I'm the banker this round!
noun
surname
A common Chinese family name.
Professor Zhuang is a linguistics expert at our school.
Mr. Zhuang is the founder of this company.
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I have a colleague with the surname Zhuang; everyone calls him Xiao Zhuang.
Ms. Zhuang's calligraphy works won awards in the national exhibition.
The Zhuang family has a high reputation in this area.
adjective
solemn; dignified; serious
formalDescribes a person's demeanor, attitude, or atmosphere that is serious and proper.
He always behaves very solemnly on formal occasions.
The flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square is very solemn.
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She wore a dignified cheongsam to the wedding.
This veteran professor's teaching style is both serious and dignified.
The tone of this gala is both solemn and playful, with both serious segments and light performances.