枂 (yuè) - A wooden door latch & a gate bar

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yuè ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

万响

枂 · yuè

A wooden door latch;

a gate bar;

also used as a rare surname.

A wooden door latcha gate baralso used as a rare surname.

Usage highlights

wooden latchgate barYue surnamedoor fastener

Synonyms

  • 闩— door bolt
  • 栓— bolt, latch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wooden latch (枂) secured the gate.
  • He is from the Yue family (枂氏).
  • This ancient gate uses a wooden bar (枂).

Collocations

  • wooden latch(木枂)
  • gate bar(门枂)
  • Yue surname(枂姓)
  • door fastener(枂栓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically refers to a wooden component used in traditional Chinese architecture for securing gates or doors.
  • Extremely rare as a surname in modern times.

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