闅 (wén) - Wen — a rare, archaic character meaning 'to & to block

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wén ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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闅 · wén

Wen — a rare, archaic character meaning 'to obstruct;

to block;

to prevent from passing through';

also appears in historical names and texts.

Wen — a rare, archaic character meaning 'toto blockto prevent from passing through'

Usage highlights

Wen Hongobstructed gateblocked pathprevent passageWen family name

Synonyms

  • 阻— to hinder; to block
  • 挡— to obstruct; to stop
  • 拦— to block; to bar

Antonyms

  • 通— to pass through; to open
  • 畅— smooth; unimpeded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient gate was blocked (闅).
  • Historical records mention the name Wen Hong (闅弘).
  • The path was obstructed (闅塞).

Collocations

  • Wen Hong(闅弘)
  • obstructed gate(闅门)
  • blocked path(闅路)
  • prevent passage(闅止)
  • Wen family name(闅姓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character, primarily found in classical texts and historical records.
  • Sometimes appears in ancient personal names, indicating its archaic usage.
  • The character structure suggests a meaning related to gates or barriers.

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