Definitions
peacefully; quietly
Etymology
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闟 is a phono-semantic compound combining the door radical 門 with the phonetic 翕 (xī), which also suggests gathering or closing. In classical texts it carries several distinct meanings: a state of tranquility within a dwelling, the sudden collapse of a structure, or a type of ancient halberd. The door component indicates that the character originally referred to gates, enclosed spaces, or the act of closing, later branching into these disparate senses.
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