闺房 (guī fáng) — (noun) a woman's private chamber in traditional Chinese residences; boudoir
Definition
Literary/classical term for a woman's private bedroom in a traditional Chinese home, roughly 'boudoir' or 'inner chamber.' Conveys a historical, refined setting, unlike the everyday 卧室.
noun
a woman's private chamber in traditional Chinese residencesboudoir
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Examples
- 闺房。Tā de guī fáng bù zhì dé hěn yǎ zhì.Her chamber is decorated very elegantly.
- 闺房。Gǔ dài nǚ zǐ de guī fáng tōng cháng shì jiā zhōng zuì yǐn mì de dì fāng.In ancient times, a woman's chamber was usually the most private place in the house.
- 闺房。Tā yāo qǐng péng you cān guān zì jǐ de guī fáng.She invited friends to visit her private chamber.
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