mén​jǐ

ceremonial door spears

  • created sense approved 门戟/門戟 · mén​jǐ · ceremonial door spears — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    门戟 / 門戟

    mén​jǐ

    ceremonial door spears

    spears displayed on racks at the gates of temples, palaces, or official residences as a symbol of status and prestige; traditionally used by wealthy or noble families in the Tang and Song dynasties

    门 (literal) → 门/門 · mén · door 戟 (literal) → 戟 · jǐ · halberd

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