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Word · Verb · AdjectiveTraditional閟

to shut a door; cautious

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to shut; to close (a door or gate); to seal off

literary

Literary/archaic term for closing a door or gate. It implies a definitive or solemn closing.

Gōng宫
mén门
zhòu昼
bì閟
 。

The palace gates are shut by day.

Yōu幽
guī闺
bì閟
ér而
bù不
tōng通
 。

The secluded inner chamber was shut and inaccessible.

2.

adjective

cautious; discreet; secretive

literary

Describes a state of being guarded, reserved, or keeping something hidden or private. Used in classical texts.

Qí其
xíng行
shèn甚
bì閟
 ，
bù不
wéi为
rén人
zhī知
 。

His conduct was very discreet, unknown to others.

Chǔ处
shì事
yǐ以
bì閟
wéi为
yào要
 。

Cautiousness is essential in handling affairs.