枑 (hù) - An ancient wooden barrier or obstruction placed outside & a type of guardrail or defensive wooden structure.

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hù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

枫惠

枑 · hù

An ancient wooden barrier or obstruction placed outside palace gates;

a type of guardrail or defensive wooden structure.

An ancient wooden barrier or obstruction placed outsidea type of guardrail or defensive wooden structure.

Usage highlights

Palace barrierWooden obstructionGate barrierDefensive barrierAncient barrier

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The palace gates had protective barriers (枑) for security.
  • Ancient texts mention wooden obstructions (枑) at important entrances.
  • The term 枑 refers to a specific type of defensive gate structure.

Collocations

  • Palace barrier(宫枑)
  • Wooden obstruction(木枑)
  • Gate barrier(门枑)
  • Defensive barrier(防御枑)
  • Ancient barrier(古枑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 枑 was used in ancient Chinese architecture as a defensive or ceremonial barrier outside palace gates.
  • It represents an early form of security and access control in imperial compounds.
  • The character reflects the importance of wooden structures in traditional Chinese architecture and defense.

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