笼
子

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The word "笼子" is formed by combining the character "笼", which itself is composed of the bamboo radical "竹" to signify material and the phonetic component "龙" for pronunciation, with the suffix "子" to create a noun that specifically denotes a physical cage or basket.

Example Sentences Hide

这只小鸟在笼子里。

Zhè zhǐ xiǎo niǎo zài lóngzi lǐ.

This little bird is in the cage.

请记得关上兔子的笼子。

Qǐng jìde guān shàng tùzi de lóngzi.

Please remember to close the rabbit's cage.

那个竹编的鸟笼子很精致。

Nàge zhú biān de niǎo lóngzi hěn jīngzhì.

That bamboo-woven birdcage is very delicate.

他的思想冲破了传统的笼子。

Tā de sīxiǎng chōngpòle chuántǒng de lóngzi.

His thoughts have broken through the cage of tradition.

饲养员仔细检查了猛兽笼子的每个锁扣。

Sìyǎngyuán zǐxì jiǎnchále měngshòu lóngzi de měi gè suǒkòu.

The zookeeper carefully checked every latch on the beast's cage.

Word Definition - 笼子

lǒng zi cage; basket; container; large box; trunk; chest

Individual Character Details

笼 lóng, lǒng
子 zǐ, zi