yán

archaic
literary
noun

Meaning of 闾阎

闾阎 means residential area of common people; the folk; the common neighborhood; commoner; civilian; ordinary folk. Pronounced lǘ yán.

  • residential area of common people; the folk; the common neighborhood
  • commoner; civilian; ordinary folk

Definitions & Examples

yán
fán
 
cáng
chōng
 

The residential quarters of the common people were prosperous and wealthy, and the state treasury was full.

yán
 
shāng
yún
 

In this place, commoners' houses cover the ground like mats, and merchants gather like clouds.