笼子

lóng zi

CL 个 gè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. cage
2. basket
3. container

Word relationships

Related words

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• 鸟笼 niǎo lóng 鸟笼 niǎo lóng birdcage specific type of cage for birds: birdcage

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 笼 (lóng) meaning 'steamer basket'; 笼子 is a cage for animals.

Example Sentences

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鸟在 笼子 里。

The bird is in the cage.

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Child Words of 笼子

• 子 子 zǐ: son
• 笼 笼 lóng: enclosing frame made of bamboo, wire etc
• 笼 笼 lǒng: to cover