unknown, 7 strokes, radical 门, rank #73445, Very Hard
闱
wéi
gate to palace
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 门, rank #73445, Very Hard
wéi(wei2) T2
1gate, door; living quarters
2door to women's room
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March 24, 2026
闱(闈)wéi(wei2)
The character 闱 (wéi) refers to a gate or door, particularly one associated with living quarters or a women's room. It suggests an entrance that offers a sense of privacy or exclusivity, often used in historical contexts related to palaces or traditional residences.
Strokes7Radical门Frequency#73445DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, gates like the one represented by 闱 symbolize boundaries between the public and private spheres, especially concerning women's quarters in historical palaces. This reflects societal norms regarding gender and space.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand palace gate where only the women of the court are allowed to enter. The character 闱 resembles a door (门) surrounded by walls (囗), symbolizing a special entrance reserved for important people. The pronunciation 'wéi' can remind you of 'way,' as in the way to a special place.
Meanings of 闱
wéi(wei2)
1gate, door; living quarters
2door to women's room
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闱Simplified
闈Traditional
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门Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand palace gate where only the women of the court are allowed to enter. The character 闱 resembles a door (门) surrounded by walls (囗), symbolizing a special entrance reserved for important people. The pronunciation 'wéi' can remind you of 'way,' as in the way to a special place.
Usage Notes
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear more in literary or historical texts. Learners should be cautious about its context, as using it in modern contexts could sound overly formal or archaic. Common collocations include phrases related to historical architecture.
HSK Study Tips
While 闱 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of characters related to gates and doors. Students should focus on recognizing it alongside similar characters like 门 (mén) for 'door' and its cultural significance.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, gates like the one represented by 闱 symbolize boundaries between the public and private spheres, especially concerning women's quarters in historical palaces. This reflects societal norms regarding gender and space.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 闱 with 门 (mén), which is more common and general for 'door.' For example, saying '我想去闱' (Wǒ xiǎng qù wéi) instead of '我想去门' (Wǒ xiǎng qù mén) can be incorrect in everyday contexts.
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Cultural Notes for 闱
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In traditional Chinese culture, gates like the one represented by 闱 symbolize boundaries between the public and private spheres, especially concerning women's quarters in historical palaces. This reflects societal norms regarding gender and space.
Word Family of 闱
Words Containing This Character1
闱wéigate to palace闈
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Frequently Asked Questions about 闱
No, it's primarily found in historical texts or literature.
It is pronounced as 'wéi', similar to 'way' but with a different tone.
Yes, characters like 门 (mén) and 闩 (shuān) also relate to doors and gates.
