闍 (dū) - gate tower & watchtower

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dū ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

闍 · dū

gate tower;

watchtower;

city gate;

also used in Buddhist terms for certain concepts.

gate towerwatchtowercity gate

Usage highlights

city gate towerBuddhist preceptorgate towerwatchtowergate structure

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The city gate tower was heavily guarded (闍闍 guarded).
  • In Buddhist texts, it refers to certain spiritual concepts (阿闍梨, a Buddhist term).
  • The ancient city had massive gate structures (城闍 city gate).

Collocations

  • city gate tower(城闍)
  • Buddhist preceptor(阿闍梨)
  • gate tower(闍楼)
  • watchtower(望闍)
  • gate structure(闍门)

Idioms

  • The gate tower stands tall(闍然独立)
  • Buddhist master's guidance(阿闍梨教)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the main gate tower of a city wall in ancient China.
  • Used in Buddhist terminology, particularly in translations of Sanskrit terms.
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing city fortifications.

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