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    Chinese Grammar

    Using 窗户 (chuānghù) to say "window"

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Verb + 窗户

    Explanation

    窗户 (chuānghù) is a noun meaning "window." It refers to the opening in a wall or door fitted with glass or another covering. For example, 打开窗户 means "to open the window."

    Examples

    • 请把窗户关上,外面太吵了。

      Qǐng bǎ chuānghu guān shàng, wàimiàn tài chǎo le.

      Please close the window; it's too noisy outside.

    • 阳光从窗户照进来,暖洋洋的。

      Yángguāng cóng chuānghu zhào jìnlái, nuǎnyángyáng de.

      Sunlight came in through the window, warm and cozy.

    • 他站在窗户旁边,看着外面的雨。

      Tā zhàn zài chuānghu pángbiān, kàn zhe wàimiàn de yǔ.

      He stood by the window, watching the rain outside.