壝 (wěi) - Rampart — refers to a low wall or

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wěi ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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壝 · wěi

Rampart — refers to a low wall or earthwork surrounding an altar, temple, or other ceremonial space in ancient Chinese architecture.

Rampart — refers to a low wall or

Usage highlights

Altar rampartRampart wallTemple rampartRitual rampartEnclosure rampartOuter rampart

Synonyms

  • 垣— wall, enclosure
  • 墙— wall

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The altar was surrounded by a ceremonial rampart (坛壝).
  • Ancient ritual spaces had protective walls (壝墙).
  • The temple enclosure included a rampart (庙壝).
  • Archaeologists excavated the ritual rampart (祭坛壝).

Collocations

  • Altar rampart(坛壝)
  • Rampart wall(壝墙)
  • Temple rampart(庙壝)
  • Ritual rampart(祭壝)
  • Enclosure rampart(垣壝)
  • Outer rampart(外壝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 壝 was used in ancient Chinese ritual architecture to demarcate sacred spaces around altars and temples.
  • These ramparts were typically low walls made of earth or stone, serving both practical and symbolic purposes.
  • The character appears primarily in classical texts describing ceremonial architecture and ritual practices.

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