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棘围
jí​wéi

enclosure of thorns

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
棘围 棘圍 jí​wéi
enclosure of thorns
A place surrounded by or fenced with thorns
examination hall
A name for the imperial examination hall in ancient China (so called because it was fenced with thorns to prevent cheating)

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Same as

  • 棘闱 jí​wéi
  • 棘院 jí​yuàn
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