a kind of cave dwelling in the Loess Plateau in northwest China

a cave dwelling dug out of a loess hillside, common in northern China

a kiln used for firing clay bricks or tiles.

a low-grade brothel (old term)

(dialect) prostitute

brick kiln; brickyard

a broken-down house or poor and shabby dwelling

(slang) prison

(slang) to be behind bars

An unlicensed or clandestine brick kiln operating outside of legal and safety regulations.