Senses
阏/ 閼 to block
(literary) to block; to obstruct; to restrain or control
阏/ 閼 sluice gate
(literary) a physical object used for blocking or shielding, such as a sluice board, water gate, or damper
阏/ 閼 wife of Xiongnu chieftain
used in the historical title 阏氏
阏/ 閼 historical place name
used in the historical place name 阏与