noun HSK 5
corridor · hallway · veranda · covered walkway
Meaning
廊 refers to a covered passageway or corridor, typically found connecting different parts of a building or garden. In traditional Chinese architecture, it often describes the elegant covered walkways that connect pavilions in classical gardens or palaces.
Usage
Commonly appears in compound words related to architecture and building spaces. Often used to describe both interior hallways and exterior covered walkways in classical Chinese settings. The character rarely stands alone in modern spoken Chinese but is frequently part of architectural terms.
Examples
- 01颐和园的长廊是中国最著名的古建筑之一。.The Long Corridor of the Summer Palace is one of China's most famous ancient structures.
- 02学校的走廊里挂满了学生的画作。.The school hallway is filled with students' artwork.
Measure words
- 条一条走廊
Common collocations
- 走廊corridor, hallway
- 画廊art gallery
- 长廊long corridor
- 回廊covered walkway around courtyard
Origin
The character 廊 contains the radical 广 (roof/building), indicating its connection to architectural structures. The phonetic component suggests the pronunciation láng.