阁
pavilion; cabinet; lady's chamber
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
pavilion; tower (a building in gardens or scenic spots)
A traditional Chinese architectural structure, often built on elevated ground for viewing scenery.
Standing on this tall pavilion, you can overlook the entire lake view.
Ancient scholars and artists often gathered in pavilions and towers to compose poems and paint.
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This octagonal pavilion is the landmark building of the park.
The most popular spot in the scenic area is the pavilion built by the water.
We climbed to the small pavilion on the mountaintop to rest.
noun
boudoir; lady's chamber (in traditional times)
archaicAn archaic term referring to the private living quarters of unmarried women or noble ladies.
She came from a noble family and grew up in a secluded boudoir since childhood.
In ancient times, a lady leaving her boudoir meant she was getting married.
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Life in the boudoir was often monotonous and isolated.
That novel depicts the inner world of a young lady from a secluded boudoir.
The sound of a zither came from the embroidered boudoir.
noun
cabinet (of a government); ministry
formalUsed in political contexts to refer to the highest executive body or its formation.
The new prime minister is proceeding to form a cabinet.
This meeting mainly discusses the issue of cabinet reshuffle.
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Cabinet members will submit a report to the parliament next week.
The shadow cabinet issued severe criticism of the current policy.
He is the youngest minister in this cabinet.
noun
shelf; rack (for storing things)
literaryA classical/literary term. The idiom '束之高阁' means to shelve or pigeonhole something.
Those precious ancient books have been shelved high up, with no one paying attention to them.
His suggestion was excellent, but unfortunately, it was shelved by the leadership.
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Various classics are placed on the bookshelves.
This plan cannot be shelved; it must be implemented as soon as possible.
The porcelain on the shelf are all antiques from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
noun
a surname
The general manager of our company has the surname Ge.
In history, there was a famous person named Ge Chenghui.
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Teacher Ge is a special-grade Chinese language teacher at our school.
This surname is relatively rare.
May I ask your surname? — My surname is Ge.