壼 (kǔn) - Kun — refers to a palace corridor, a & also used in names.

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kǔn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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壼 · kǔn

Kun — refers to a palace corridor, a path inside the palace, or a woman's inner chamber in ancient times;

also used in names.

Kun — refers to a palace corridor, aalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Palace corridorInner chambersPalace administrationPalace pathImperial inner areasWomen's quarters

Synonyms

  • 宫— palace (broader term)
  • 闺— women's chambers

Antonyms

  • 外— outside, external (antonym to the inner chamber sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The palace corridor (宫壼) was beautifully decorated.
  • She resided in the inner chambers (闺壼).
  • The imperial path (壼政) was strictly guarded.
  • Ancient texts mention the palace inner areas (宫壼).

Collocations

  • Palace corridor(宫壼)
  • Inner chambers(闺壼)
  • Palace administration(壼政)
  • Palace path(壼术)
  • Imperial inner areas(宸壼)
  • Women's quarters(壼闱)

Idioms

  • The palace's inner regulations(壼范)
  • The model of the inner chambers(壼则)
  • The affairs of the inner palace(壼事)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 壼 referred to the inner corridors and paths within the palace complex.
  • The character was often used to denote the women's quarters or inner chambers in aristocratic households.
  • It appears in classical texts describing imperial architecture and palace life.

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