窗户

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 窗户

The word 窗户 (chuāng hu) specifically refers to a window in a building or room. It combines the characters for "window" () and "door" (), reflecting its function as an opening similar to a door but for light and air.

Usage and Context

窗户 is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about opening, closing, or looking through windows. It often appears with verbs like (open), 关闭 (close), or views seen through it.

Common Collocations

  • 窗户 (open the window): to let fresh air in or improve ventilation.
  • 窗户 (close the window): to keep out cold or noise.
  • 窗户玻璃 (window glass): referring to the glass part of the window.

Tips

While 窗户 is the standard word for window, (chuāng) alone can also mean window, especially in compound words or more literary contexts. Avoid confusing 窗户 with (door), which refers to doors rather than windows.

Example Sentences

Please open the window to let the air circulate.

His room has a big window that overlooks the garden outside.

In winter, frost often forms on the window.