capital city gate; national border
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
city gate of the capital
literaryLiterary term referring to the main gate of the ancient capital city. Often used in historical or ceremonial contexts.
Gǔ古
dài代
jiàng将
shì士
chū出
zhēng征
，
tiān天
zǐ子
qīn亲
zì自
sòng送
zhì至
guó国
mén门
。
In ancient times, when generals went on expeditions, the emperor personally saw them off at the city gate.
Shǐ使
zhě者
zhì至
guó国
mén门
，
xià下
chē车
bù步
xíng行
yǐ以
shì示
jìng敬
yì意
。
When the envoy arrived at the capital gate, he dismounted and walked to show respect.
noun
national border; frontier
Often used metaphorically to refer to entering international markets, defending territory, or going abroad. Commonly used in economic, political, and military contexts.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
jù拒
dí敌
yú于
guó国
mén门
zhī之
wài外
。
We must keep the enemy outside our borders.
Zhè这
kuǎn款
chǎn产
pǐn品
yǐ已
jīng经
zǒu走
chū出
guó国
mén门
，
chéng成
gōng功
dǎ打
rù入
guó国
jì际
shì市
chǎng场
。
This product has already gone abroad and successfully entered the international market.
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Shǒu守
hù护
hǎo好
guó国
mén门
shì是
hǎi海
guān关
hé和
biān边
fáng防
bù部
duì队
de的
zhòng重
yào要
zhí职
zé责
。
Guarding the national border is an important duty of customs and frontier defense forces.