zuò阼
阼
archaic
Meaning of 阼
阼 means eastern steps of a main hall (in ancient Chinese architecture, where the host stood to greet guests). Pronounced zuò.
- eastern steps of a main hall (in ancient Chinese architecture, where the host stood to greet guests)
Character Info
Radical阝
Strokes8
Components
阝
乍
Stroke Order
阼
Definitions & Examples
Zhǔ主
rén人
jiù就
zuò阼
jiē阶
ér而
lì立
。
The host stood by the eastern steps.
Gǔ古
dài代
tiān天
zǐ子
dēng登
zuò阼
，
biǎo表
shì示
jí即
wèi位
。
In ancient times, when the Son of Heaven ascended the eastern steps, it signified his accession to the throne.
Lì莅
zuò阼
yǐ以
lín临
qún群
chén臣
。
He took his position on the eastern steps to oversee his ministers.
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