窗

窗 icon

window

窗 is composed of 穴 (cave) and a variant of 囪 (chimney, window). 囪 depicts a grid-like aperture that allows light to pass through, while 穴 represents a habitable cave or dwelling. Thus, 窗 indicates a window located within a house.

Vocabulary of 窗

  • 窗花 (lattice)
  • 後窗 (rear window)
  • 天窗 (skylight)

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