chāng
阊
heaven's gate; ancient Suzhou gate
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
3 senses · 5 examplesnoun
gate of heaven
literaryA literary, archaic term from classical Chinese mythology. Often used in poetic or formal contexts.
Chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
，
tiān天
mén门
yòu又
chēng称
chāng阊
hé阖
。
In legend, the gate of heaven is also called 'Changhe'.
Tā他
wàng望
chāng阊
hé阖
ér而
kòu叩
bài拜
。
He gazed at the gate of heaven and bowed in worship.
noun
an ancient city gate of Suzhou
archaicSpecifically refers to the historic 'Chang Gate' of Suzhou, a famous landmark.
Sū苏
zhōu州
chāng阊
mén门
shì是
gǔ古
dài代
zhòng重
yào要
de的
shuǐ水
lù陆
jiāo交
tōng通
shū枢
niǔ纽
。
Suzhou's Chang Gate was an important hub for water and land transportation in ancient times.
Gǔ古
huà画
zhōng中
miáo描
huì绘
le了
chāng阊
mén门
de的
fán繁
huá华
jǐng景
xiàng象
。
The ancient painting depicts the bustling scene at Chang Gate.
noun
a surname
formalA rare Chinese surname.
Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
yǒu有
yī一
wèi位
míng名
chén臣
jiào叫
chāng阊
dé德
。
In history, there was a famous official named Chang De.