闺
small gate; boudoir; women's chamber
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
small gate with round top and square bottom
literaryUsed in classical Chinese literary works, rarely used in modern daily speech.
Small gates in the style of guimen are often set up in ancient courtyards.
This round-top and square-bottom small gate was recorded in The Book of Songs.
noun
boudoir; women's private chamber
literaryRefers to the private living space of unmarried young women in feudal society, now used in literary or formal contexts.
She lived secluded in her boudoir and rarely had contact with the outside world.
In ancient times, well-off young women were taught not to leave their private chambers.
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This painting depicts the scene of a young woman embroidering in her boudoir.
The boudoir was elegantly furnished, filled with calligraphy, paintings and porcelain.
She pushed open the boudoir gate and walked to the courtyard to get some fresh air.