Common Meanings
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xiāng厢
A side room or wing room, typically located on either side in front of the main hall, such as an east or west wing.
我家老宅的东厢房阳光充足。
The east wing room of my old family home gets plenty of sunshine.
Side, aspect; often used in phrases like '这厢' (zhè xiāng) to mean 'this side' or 'here'.
这厢有礼了，请问您找哪位？
Greetings from this side, may I ask who you are looking for?
An area adjacent to a city or town; outskirts.
城厢地区近年来发展迅速，吸引了许多年轻人
The city's outlying areas have developed rapidly in recent years, attracting many young people.
A private box or compartment in a theater or cinema.
我们预订了一个剧院包厢。
We booked a theater box.
A compartment or carriage within a vehicle, typically for passengers or goods.
火车车厢里挤满了旅客。
The train carriage was packed with passengers.