闬 (hàn) - Gate & alley

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hàn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 門

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闬 · hàn

Gate;

alley;

lane;

also used as a surname.

Gatealleylane

Usage highlights

GateAlley gateLaneSurname HanVillage gate

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 野— wilderness
  • 郊— suburb

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gate of the alley (闬门) was closed at night.
  • He lives in a small lane (里闬).
  • This is an ancient surname (闬姓).

Collocations

  • Gate(闬门)
  • Alley gate(里闬)
  • Lane(闬巷)
  • Surname Han(闬姓)
  • Village gate(乡闬)

Idioms

  • The gate of the lane(闬门之望)
  • Within the alley gates(闬闬之内)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the gate of a lane or alley in ancient Chinese urban planning.
  • Used as a surname, though relatively rare in modern times.
  • Represents the concept of neighborhood boundaries and community spaces in traditional Chinese cities.

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