wéi

technical

Meaning of

闱 means side gate of a palace; palace entrance; examination hall (in imperial civil service examinations). Pronounced wéi.

  • side gate of a palace; palace entrance
  • examination hall (in imperial civil service examinations)

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Definitions & Examples

Gōng
wéi
shēn
yōu
 
wài
rén
nán
jìn
 

The palace quarters are deep and secluded, making it difficult for outsiders to enter.

zhàn
zài
wéi
mén
zhī
wài
 
gōng
jìng
de
děng
hòu
zhào
jiàn
 

He stood outside the side gate, respectfully waiting to be summoned.

Zhè
zuò
gōng
diàn殿
de
wéi
mén
cháo
nán
ér
kāi
 
shì
huī
hóng
 

The side gate of this palace faces south, displaying magnificent grandeur.