垣
wall; city; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
wall; earthen barrier
literaryUsed in formal literary contexts, often refers to stone or earthen walls.
The city walls of this ancient city are well preserved.
After the earthquake, only broken walls remain here.
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The wall of the old house is covered with ivy.
He leaned against the family wall to rest.
The wall of the ancient Great Wall has stood for thousands of years.
noun
city wall; city
literaryUsed in formal literary contexts, often refers to the city proper or provincial capital.
The provincial capital has much more convenient transportation than the county town.
The city walls of the Ming Dynasty are strictly and neatly laid out.
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He went to the provincial capital to attend an academic conference.
The moat of the ancient city wall has dried up now.
There is a complete trail system around the city wall.
noun
surname Yuan
A common Chinese surname, often romanized as Yuan, Yuen, or Won in English.
Professor Yuan is the academic leader of our college.
Mr. Yuan is a well-known local entrepreneur.
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I know an old friend whose surname is Yuan.
The Yuan family has a long history in this area.
This event invited Doctor Yuan as a guest.