ancient gate screen; hunting net
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
ancient screen placed outside city gates or palace gates, with net-like patterns used for defense and observation
archaicAn architectural term from classical Chinese texts, often found in historical descriptions of palaces and city fortifications. The structure typically featured an openwork design resembling a net.
The main gates of ancient palaces were often adorned with exquisite ceremonial screens.
The openwork patterns on the gate screen symbolized an inescapable net.
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This architectural element was called fusi during the Han Dynasty, used to ward off evil influences.
noun
ancient net used for catching birds and rabbits
archaicAn archaic hunting term found in classical literature such as the Rites of Zhou (《周礼》). The character 罘 itself contains the net radical (网/罒), indicating its etymological connection to netting.
The hunter set up a net and quietly waited for the hare to be caught.
The Rites of Zhou recorded methods of using nets to catch flying birds.
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This ancient type of net was woven from fine silk threads, lightweight yet sturdy.