yī​què​shí​kū

Longmen Grottoes

  1. Yi
    (bound form) a Chinese surname, notably that of the legendary official 伊尹 yī​yǐn
  2. watchtower
    (bound form) a pair of watchtowers on either side of an imperial palace gate; used by extension to refer to the imperial palace or the capital itself
  3. grotto
    Ancient Buddhist temple architecture carved into cliff sides, typically containing statues or murals