庼
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Meaning: room
💡 Think 'ching' as in 'ching' the sound of a small room's door closing.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a traditional Chinese courtyard house, you might hear someone say '庼里请' (qǐng lǐ qǐng) meaning 'Please come into the room.' The character 庼 (qǐng) specifically refers to a small room or chamber, often used in classical architecture. It is less common in modern Chinese but appears in historical texts and place names. Its radical is 广 (yǎn), which relates to buildings or shelters.
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