cage; coop; an enclosure made of bamboo, wire, or wood strips for keeping birds or animals

to envelop; to shroud; to cover from above (often of mist, darkness, or an atmosphere)

lantern; lamp with a protective frame, often made of bamboo or wire and covered with paper, gauze, or silk

To put cold cooked food back into a steamer to reheat it.

general; sweeping; vague and lacking in detail

a cage for animals; a trap or snare for catching birds and beasts

cage used for keeping birds; usually made of bamboo or wire

To be taken out of the steamer (referring to freshly cooked food)

to win over or rope in someone using clever or manipulative tactics, often for one's own gain

A steamer basket used for cooking food with steam, typically made of bamboo, wood, or metal.

wide and baggy trousers that are gathered at the ankle or knee, resembling a lantern in shape; knickerbockers or plus fours

cage for keeping or fattening chickens; often made of bamboo or wire mesh

to raise or keep poultry or livestock in coops or cages

a wooden cage used in former times to hold or transport prisoners; also used figuratively for a place or situation that feels like a prison

A cage made of iron bars, often used for keeping wild animals or dogs

A headstall or halter placed on a horse or mule to attach reins and bits, usually made of leather or hemp rope; also written as [[络头|絡頭|luo4 tou2]].

a cage for birds or animals

a basket or cage made from bamboo

a container used for steaming food, typically round and made of bamboo, wood, or metal; also called a [[蒸笼|蒸籠|zheng1 long2]]

trunks and baskets for holding clothing; baggage

a tropical carnivorous plant of the genus [[猪笼草属|豬籠草屬|zhu1 long2 cao3 shu3]] known for its specialized leaves that trap insects

A type of sweet pepper that is not spicy; commonly eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable and rich in vitamin C. Also called [[甜椒|甜椒|tian2 jiao1]].

a piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs to form a skirt, worn by men and women in Southeast Asia

A cage-like elevator used in a mine shaft to transport personnel, ore, and materials.

A bird kept in a cage; used to describe a person who has lost their freedom or is unable to escape from a difficult situation.

a bird kept in a cage; also used to describe a person who has lost their freedom

A tube-shaped warm object for the hands, open at both ends; used in winter.

A cage-like frame made of bamboo, wicker, or wire that is placed over a stove or heater to dry clothes.

bridle; halter; headstall

to light a fire using firewood or straw; to start a fire by using kindling to ignite coal

to turn over boxes and empty out baskets; to make a thorough search or rummage through everything

literally meaning that one cannot find something even when searching with a lantern; used to describe someone or something that is exceptionally rare or hard to find

(literary) a cage or enclosure for confining birds and animals

to go back to sleep after waking up early in the morning

a large, round carrying basket or tiered wooden box with a handle, commonly used by restaurants for transporting or serving food

cage-like fish trap used for catching fish, shrimp, or crabs along the bottom of a body of water

A pun on "shining on one's uncle", which sounds like "following the old ways" in this [[歇后语|歇後語|xie1 hou4 yu3]] (two-part metaphorical riddle); it describes things remaining the same or following precedent without change.

The 1991 movie directed by [[张艺谋|張藝謀|zhang1 yi4 mou2]]

Small steamed buns often filled with meat and soup, typically served in the bamboo baskets they were cooked in.

Small steamed bun or dumpling filled with meat and soup, seasonings, and a savory soup broth; often served in a bamboo steaming basket.

hanging curtains and lattice windows, often used as a metaphor for the private rooms or inner quarters of women in traditional Chinese architecture

(idiom) a flower in a cage and a crane in a basket; a person who has lost their freedom

a bamboo air tube or pipe placed inside a granary to provide ventilation and prevent contents from decaying

(metaphor) to be able to see through things or understand a situation with perfect clarity; to be transparent and discerning

A fish in a pond or a bird in a cage; used to describe someone who has lost their freedom or is held in captivity.

A person who is volatile and cannot be tied down; literally a horse without a bridle.

An enclosure used to block electromagnetic fields, named after the scientist Michael Faraday.

To drown someone in a wicker basket, typically as a traditional punishment for adultery.

a container or trap used for catching fish