金闕
See also: 金阙
Chinese edit
metal; gold; money | imperial city; deficiency | ||
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trad. (金闕) | 金 | 闕 | |
simp. (金阙) | 金 | 阙 |
Etymology edit
- Daoists believed that there was a golden palace in heaven, where immortals and deities resided. The emperor was considered to be the son of heaven, hence the metaphorical reference.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
金闕