闀 (hòng) - Hòng — archaic character referring to a type & also used in historical place names.

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hòng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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闀 · hòng

Hòng — archaic character referring to a type of gate or door;

also used in historical place names.

Hòng — archaic character referring to a typealso used in historical place names.

Usage highlights

Hòng GateHòngzhong placeAncient gateCity gateGate tower

Synonyms

  • 门— gate, door
  • 闕— watchtower, palace gate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient gate was called a hòng (闀).
  • Historical texts mention the Hòng Gate (闀门).
  • This character appears in old place names (闀中).

Collocations

  • Hòng Gate(闀门)
  • Hòngzhong place(闀中)
  • Ancient gate(古闀)
  • City gate(城闀)
  • Gate tower(闀楼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing gates and fortifications.
  • Used in historical place names, particularly in regions with significant ancient architecture.

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