Suzhou Word Search
This Suzhou word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: HUMBLE, LINGERING, TIGERHILL, PANMEN, SHANTANG, CANAL, TAIHU, GUSU, MUSEUM, PAGODA, PAVILION, SILK.
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Suzhou word list, defined
- HUMBLE /ˈhʌmbəl/ (US); /ˈhʌmbl/ (UK) · adjective, verb
- Humble means modest, unassuming, and not overly self-important; it can also describe something simple, lowly, or of low status. As a verb, it means to make someone feel less proud or powerful, or to bring someone or something under control. Related: modest, unassuming, meek, self-effacing.
- LINGERING /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/ · adjective and verb
- Lingering means continuing to exist, typically as a smell, feeling, effect, or doubt. As a verb, it means to remain or continue, especially longer than expected. Related: lasting, persistent, continuing, residual.
- CANAL /kəˈnæl/ · noun
- An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships, or to convey water for irrigation; also, in anatomy, a tubular passage in the body. Related: waterway, channel, aqueduct, conduit.
- MUSEUM /mjuˈziːəm/ · noun
- An institution or building where collections of artistic, historical, scientific, or cultural objects are preserved, studied, and displayed, usually for public education and appreciation. The word can also refer to such a collection itself. Related: gallery, collection, archive, institute.
- PAGODA /pəˈɡoʊdə/ · noun
- A tower-like building, usually associated with Buddhist or Hindu religious architecture, with several diminishing stories or tiers, each often capped by a projecting roof. The word can also refer to the pagoda tree, a species of fig tree associated with sacred sites. Related: tower, stupa, chedi, shrine.
- PAVILION /pəˈvɪljən/ · noun and verb
- An open-sided or ornamental building used as a shelter or decorative feature, especially in a garden, park, or landscaped site. The word can also denote a large tent or canopy used for ceremonies, exhibitions, or entertainment, and less commonly the external part of the ear. Related: canopy, tent, booth, kiosk.
- SILK /sɪlk/ · noun
- A fine, lustrous fiber obtained from the cocoons of silkworms, woven into smooth, lightweight fabric. The word can also refer to silk thread, fabric, or objects made from silk. Related: satin, fibrefibre, floss, thread.
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