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    Expressing 'shop window' with 橱窗 (chúchuāng)

    Existence & Possession
    Location & Position

    Structure

    橱窗 + 里 / 在 + 橱窗 + 里

    Explanation

    The noun 橱窗 (chúchuāng) means 'shop window' or 'display window.' It refers to the glass-fronted display area of a store where merchandise is showcased to attract customers. It is commonly used when talking about window shopping or items on display.

    Examples

    • 那家店的橱窗里摆着好多漂亮的包。

      Nà jiā diàn de chúchuāng lǐ bǎi zhe hǎo duō piàoliang de bāo.

      There are many beautiful bags displayed in that store's window.

    • 每次经过这条街，我都忍不住看一眼橱窗。

      Měi cì jīngguò zhè tiáo jiē, wǒ dōu rěnbuzhù kàn yì yǎn chúchuāng.

      Every time I pass by this street, I can't help but glance at the shop windows.

    • 圣诞节的时候，商场的橱窗布置得特别好看。

      Shèngdànjié de shíhou, shāngchǎng de chúchuāng bùzhì de tèbié hǎokàn.

      At Christmas, the department store windows are decorated especially beautifully.

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