藩
fence; screen; vassal state
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
fence; hedge
literaryA physical barrier, usually made of bamboo or wood.
There is a fence around the cottage.
The flock of sheep is confined within the fence.
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The old fence was torn down and a new wall was built.
The spring breeze gently caresses the vines on the fence.
This fence protects the garden from animal intrusion.
noun
screen; barrier; defense
literaryUsed in literary or formal contexts to describe a protective barrier or defense.
The Yan Mountains are a natural barrier against northern invasions.
The Great Wall was an important military barrier in ancient times.
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This forest serves as an ecological screen for the village.
Diplomacy is the first line of defense for a nation.
He views silence as a screen for his personal emotions.
noun
vassal state; dependent territory
historicalRefers to a territory subordinate to a feudal empire, often with some autonomy.
In ancient times, Korea was a vassal state of China.
The Ming Dynasty had many neighboring countries that pledged allegiance as vassals.
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Vassal states had to pay tribute to the suzerain state every year.
Envoys from dependent territories arrived at the capital.
Historically, this island was a dependency of a powerful empire.
noun
a surname
neutralUsed as a Chinese family name.
Mr. Fan is the manager of our company.
This historian is named Fan Li.
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The surname Fan is not very common among the hundred family names.
I know a doctor whose surname is Fan.
The Fan clan is recorded in detail in the genealogy.