chéng​què

gate tower

Senses

城阙/ 城闕 chéng​què gate tower

A watchtower located on either side of a city gate used for observation in ancient times.

城阙/ 城闕 chéng​què capital city; city

(literary) a capital city; the seat of government; a city

城阙/ 城闕 chéng​què imperial palace

(literary) The palace or place where the emperor lives.

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