郭
outer city; border; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
outer city wall of ancient China
formalOriginally referred to the additional outer wall surrounding a city, distinct from the main inner wall.
Ancient capitals usually had an outer city wall and an inner wall.
The ruins of the eastern outer wall of this ancient city are well preserved.
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Mencius mentioned 'a city of three li and an outer wall of seven li'.
During the war, people fled to outside the outer city wall to take refuge.
The construction of outer city walls reflected the ancient defensive concepts.
noun
border; rim; frame
neutralUsed to describe the outer edge or frame of an object, often used in compound words.
The ear-shaped rim of this cup is designed for easy holding.
The frame of the eyeglasses is somewhat worn.
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The rim of the pot lid prevents steam from leaking out.
The rim of the wallet is embroidered with delicate patterns.
The frame of the window is made of aluminum alloy.
noun
surname Guo
neutralA common Chinese surname, ranking among the top 100 most common surnames in China.
Professor Guo is a linguistics expert at our school.
Mr. Guo will come to the meeting today.
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My deskmate's surname is Guo, given name is Xiaofeng.
Teacher Guo's classes are very lively and interesting.
During the Three Kingdoms period, there was a famous strategist named Guo Jia.