yuán​mén

shaft gate

辕门 轅門 yuán​mén
shaft gate
(historical) A temporary gate formed by the crossing of two carriage shafts, used at imperial rest stops during hunting or travel or at ancient military camps
yamen gate
(historical) The outer gate of a high official's office, provincial government headquarters (yamen), or military camp

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