tall gate; aristocratic family
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
tall gate
Literal meaning, often used to describe the impressive entrance of a mansion or important building.
Zhè这
zuò座
fǔ府
dǐ邸
qián前
lì立
zhe着
liǎng两
shàn扇
hóng红
qī漆
gāo高
mén门
。
In front of this mansion stand two tall red-lacquered gates.
Zhū朱
hóng红
sè色
de的
gāo高
mén门
xiǎn显
de得
shí十
fēn分
qì气
pai派
。
The vermilion tall gates look very grand.
noun
aristocratic family; wealthy and influential household
literaryA classical or literary term used to refer to noble, official, or powerful families, often implying a long-standing lineage.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
yú于
shū书
xiāng香
gāo高
mén门
。
He comes from a prestigious literary family.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
gāo高
mén门
dà大
hù户
zhī之
jiān间
cháng常
tōng通
hūn婚
yǐ以
gǔ巩
gù固
quán权
lì力
。
In ancient times, aristocratic families often intermarried to consolidate power.
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Gāo高
mén门
wàng望
zú族
de的
zǐ子
dì弟
wǎng往
wǎng往
xiǎng享
yǒu有
gèng更
hǎo好
de的
jiào教
yù育
。
The children of distinguished aristocratic families often have access to better education.