阘 (dá) - Low, small door & mean, lowly

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阘 · dá

Low, small door;

mean, lowly;

also refers to a small, humble dwelling.

Low, small doormean, lowlyalso refers to a small, humble dwelling.

Usage highlights

Low and small doorHumble dwellingMean and lowlySmall gateLowly doorInsignificant dwelling

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The small door was low and narrow (阘门).
  • He lived in a humble dwelling (阘室).
  • The building had a low, small gate (阘门).
  • They described the place as mean and lowly (阘茸).

Collocations

  • Low and small door(阘门)
  • Humble dwelling(阘室)
  • Mean and lowly(阘茸)
  • Small gate(阘门)
  • Lowly door(阘门)
  • Insignificant dwelling(阘舍)

Idioms

  • Mean and lowly(阘茸)
  • Low and small door(阘门)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to small, low doors or gates in architecture.
  • Extended meaning to describe humble dwellings or low social status.
  • Used in classical texts to depict insignificance or meanness.

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