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Pronunciation / Transliteration: dalmun
"정원의 달문은 연못의 그림 같은 전망을 제공했습니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A circular opening or archway in a garden or building, often used in traditional Chinese architecture.
"The moon-gate in the garden provided a picturesque view of the pond." - 2
A decorative architectural element that symbolizes harmony and the passage between different spaces.
"Visitors admired the moon-gate as they entered the serene courtyard."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'moon-gate' originates from the Chinese architectural feature known as '月门' (yuèmén), which translates to 'moon gate.' It gained popularity in English during the 19th century as Western interest in Chinese culture and architecture grew, symbolizing a passage to tranquility and beauty.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Moon-Gate" is said worldwide
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porte-lune
Transliteration: port-lun
"Le porte-lune dans le jardin offrait une vue pittoresque sur l'étang."
Mondtor
Transliteration: montor
"Das Mondtor im Garten bot einen malerischen Blick auf den Teich."
porta della luna
Transliteration: porta della luna
"La porta della luna nel giardino offriva una vista pittoresca sul laghetto."
puerta de la luna
Transliteration: puerta de la luna
"La puerta de la luna en el jardín ofrecía una vista pintoresca del estanque."
porta da lua
Transliteration: porta da lua
"A porta da lua no jardim oferecia uma vista pitoresca do lago."
चाँद का दरवाज़ा
Transliteration: chand ka darwaza
"बाग में चाँद का दरवाज़ा तालाब का एक सुंदर दृश्य प्रस्तुत करता था।"
月门
Transliteration: yuèmén
"花园中的月门提供了一个美丽的池塘景观。"
달문
Transliteration: dalmun
"정원의 달문은 연못의 그림 같은 전망을 제공했습니다."
月の門
Transliteration: tsuki no mon
"庭の月の門は池の美しい景色を提供しました。"
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