Definition
危楼 has two distinct meanings. In modern Chinese, it most often refers to a 'dangerous building' — one that is structurally unsafe and at risk of collapse. In classical or literary contexts, 危 can mean 'high', so 危楼 can also refer to a 'tall tower' or 'lofty building'.
n.
(modern) dangerous or dilapidated buildingespecially one structurally unsafe(literary) high towertall building
Examples
- 危楼。Nà zuò wēi lóu yǐjīng bèi chāichú le.That dangerous building has already been demolished.
- 危楼，。Zhè zuò wēi lóu de jiégòu bù ānquán, bù néng zhù rén.The structure of this dangerous building is unsafe and cannot be lived in.
- 危楼。Gǔshī zhōng cháng tídào gāo gāo zài shàng de wēi lóu.In ancient poems, lofty high towers are often mentioned.
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