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Definition
Latticework on a window; a window frame or sill.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the wooden or metal framework forming a grid or decorative pattern on traditional windows. It is rarely used in modern urban contexts unless describing heritage architecture or antique furniture. Most speakers would simply use 窗框 to refer to a standard window frame.
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Grammar guides
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