Common Meanings
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chuáng幢
In ancient times, when pronounced 'chuáng', it refers to the pole supporting a tent, canopy, or flag, later extended to mean the tent, canopy, or flag itself.
古代战场上，将军的帅帐前常常会立着一幢高大的旗帜，威风凛凛。
On ancient battlefields, an imposing flag (chuáng) would often stand before the general's main tent, appearing majestic and awe-inspiring.
Used to describe swaying or flickering shadows, often of people, indicating an eerie or mysterious atmosphere.
夜幕降临，远处灯火阑珊，人影幢幢，更添了几分神秘色彩
As night fell, distant lights flickered dimly, and swaying human figures added a touch of mystery.
A type of stone pillar or column, typically found in temples, often engraved with Buddhist scriptures or names (known as a Sutra Pillar or Jingchuang).
这座寺庙里，矗立着一尊雕刻精美的经幢，记录着古老的佛教经文。
In this temple, stands a beautifully carved Sutra Pillar (Jingchuang), recording ancient Buddhist scriptures.
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zhuàng幢
A measure word for buildings, such as a block of flats or a single building.
他买了一幢漂亮的别墅。
He bought a beautiful villa.