How to Say ‘By the window’ in Simplified Chinese
靠窗
kào chuāng
[kow chuang]
💬 Usage Tip: 靠 literally means "lean against". Put it before a place to say "next to": 靠门 "by the door", 靠墙 "against the wall".
Phrase Breakdown
靠
kào
[kow]
near; close to
Indicates a position close to a place or object.
我们给您安排靠里面的位子。
We will arrange a seat further inside for you.
窗
chuāng
[chuang]
window
An opening in a wall or roof to let light in or to see through.
我要打开窗透透气。
I want to open the window to get some fresh air.
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