闱 (wéi) - Gate of a palace & examination hall

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wéi ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 门

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闱 · wéi

Gate of a palace;

examination hall;

women's quarters in ancient times.

Gate of a palaceexamination hallwomen's quarters in ancient times.

Usage highlights

Imperial examination hallInner chambersPalace gateExamination papersExamination candidateExamination officials

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The imperial examination hall (闱场) was a place of great importance.
  • She lived in the inner chambers (闺闱) of the mansion.
  • The palace gate (宫闱) was heavily guarded.

Collocations

  • Imperial examination hall(闱场)
  • Inner chambers(闺闱)
  • Palace gate(宫闱)
  • Examination papers(闱墨)
  • Examination candidate(闱生)
  • Examination officials(闱官)

Idioms

  • The examination hall is like a battlefield(闱场如战场)
  • Inside the palace gates(宫闱之内)
  • The inner chambers are secluded(闺闱幽深)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with the imperial examination system, a key institution in ancient China for selecting officials.
  • Also refers to the women's quarters in traditional Chinese households, reflecting gender segregation practices.

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