Old Town of Lijiang Word Search
A free Old Town of Lijiang word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: NAXI, DONGBA, MUFU, LIJIANG, YULONG, DRAGON, JADE, SNOW, CANAL, BRIDGE, TIMBER, TILE.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Old Town of Lijiang word list, defined
- DRAGON /ˈdræɡən/ · noun
- A mythical monster resembling a giant reptile, typically winged, fire-breathing, and fearsome; in European tradition it is usually malevolent, while in East Asian traditions it is often a benevolent symbol of power and good fortune. Also used figuratively for a fierce, intimidating, or dangerous person. Related: wyvern, serpent, monster, behemoth.
- JADE /ˈdʒeɪd/ · noun
- A green gemstone, often used in jewelry, or a greenish-yellow color. In Chinese culture, jade is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Related: emerald, peridot, turquoise, malachite.
- SNOW /snɔʊ/ · noun, verb
- A natural substance composed of ice crystals that falls from the sky during winter, or to cover a surface with a layer of this substance. Snow can also refer to a white or pale color, especially one that is dull and lacking in brightness. Related: ice, frost, hail, sleet.
- 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.
- BRIDGE /brɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, a bridge is a structure carrying a road, path, or railway across an obstacle such as a river or road; it also means the card game for four players played in two partnerships. Related: span, viaduct, crossing, link.
- TIMBER /ˈtɪmbər/ · noun
- Wood, especially when cut into planks or logs, used for building or making furniture. A large quantity of wood, especially when cut and prepared for use. Related: wood, lumber, timberline, forest.
- TILE /tʌɪl/ · noun, verb
- A flat, usually square or rectangular piece of material, such as ceramic, stone, or glass, used for covering or facing walls, floors, and roofs. To cover or face with tiles. Related: slab, brick, panel, plank.
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