sing4 lau4城樓城楼
Jyutpingsing4 lau4
Yalesìhng làuh
Definition
Gatehouse; a watchtower built on a city wall in ancient times.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the elevated structure built atop or integrated into city walls for defensive or observation purposes. It carries a strong historical and architectural connotation, often appearing in period dramas or descriptions of ancient fortified cities. Unlike modern buildings, it is almost exclusively associated with pre-modern Chinese urban fortification.
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zo2座jóExamples
This city gate tower is very magnificent.
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Common phrases
ancient city gate tower
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