Meaning of 魏阙
魏阙 means gate towers flanking the ancient palace gate; the imperial court (by metonymy). Pronounced wèi què.
- gate towers flanking the ancient palace gate; the imperial court (by metonymy)
Definitions & Examples
Gǔ古
dài代
shì士
rén人
suī虽
yǐn隐
jū居
shān山
lín林
，
xīn心
zhōng中
réng仍
xì系
niàn念
wèi魏
què阙
。
Although ancient scholars lived in seclusion in the mountains, their hearts remained concerned with the imperial court.
Wèi魏
què阙
zhī之
shàng上
，
zhèng政
lìng令
pín频
chū出
。
Above the palace gate towers, government decrees were frequently issued.
Tā他
gào告
bié别
wèi魏
què阙
，
guī归
yǐn隐
tián田
yuán园
。
He bid farewell to the imperial court and retired to live in the countryside.
Suī虽
shēn身
zài在
jiāng江
hǎi海
zhī之
shàng上
，
xīn心
cháng常
yóu游
yú于
wèi魏
què阙
zhī之
xià下
。
Though his body is upon the rivers and seas, his mind often wanders beneath the palace gate towers.