閞 (biàn) - Gate bar & a crossbar or bolt for fastening a gate

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biàn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

閞 · biàn

Gate bar;

a crossbar or bolt for fastening a gate;

also refers to a pass or strategic point.

Gate bara crossbar or bolt for fastening a gatealso refers to a pass or strategic point.

Usage highlights

Gate barMountain passSecure the barGate boltPass guard

Synonyms

  • 閂— door bolt
  • 栓— bolt, latch
  • 鎖— lock

Antonyms

  • 開— open
  • 放— release, let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gate bar was secured (閞牢).
  • He lifted the heavy gate bar (門閞).
  • The mountain pass was guarded (山閞).

Collocations

  • Gate bar(門閞)
  • Mountain pass(山閞)
  • Secure the bar(閞牢)
  • Gate bolt(閞栓)
  • Pass guard(閞守)

Idioms

  • Guard the pass and defend the territory(守閞衛疆)
  • Secure as a bolted gate(固若閞門)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 閞 represents ancient security mechanisms for gates and doors in traditional Chinese architecture.
  • Extended meaning refers to strategic mountain passes important for military defense in ancient China.
  • The character reflects the importance of controlled access points in traditional Chinese fortifications.

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