jiànkǎn

threshold

Senses

/ 檻 jiàn balustrade

noun · a railing or banister, often found on balconies or bridges

他凭槛远眺,看着江水流向远方。

/ 檻 jiàn cage

a wooden or iron enclosure for confining animals or prisoners

那头猛虎被关在铁槛里。

/ 檻 kǎn threshold

the horizontal piece of wood or stone at the bottom of a door frame; a door sill

他跨过高高的门槛,走进了老屋。

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