闒 (tà) - A small door & a side door

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tà ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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闒 · tà

A small door;

a side door;

a lowly or humble entrance;

also refers to a low or vulgar state.

A small doora side doora lowly or humble entrance

Usage highlights

Small doorSide doorLowly and vulgarHumble entranceLowly state

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He entered through the side door (闒门).
  • The building had a small back entrance (闒闼).
  • The text describes a lowly or vulgar state (闒茸).

Collocations

  • Small door(闒门)
  • Side door(闒闼)
  • Lowly and vulgar(闒茸)
  • Humble entrance(闒入)
  • Lowly state(卑闒)

Idioms

  • Lowly and incompetent(闒茸无能)
  • Vulgar and mediocre(庸闒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to describe minor or secondary entrances in traditional Chinese architecture.
  • In classical literature, often used metaphorically to describe a state of low social standing or vulgar character.

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