Definitions
gate of market
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The character 阓, traditionally written as 闠, denotes the gate of a marketplace, constructed from the semantic radical 门 (門 in traditional form) meaning "gate" and the phonetic component 贵 (貴) which suggests its pronunciation. Etymologically, this combination specifically indicated an entry point to a market, with the phonetic element guiding its reading. While its meaning has remained centered on market entrances, the character's usage has diminished over time, now primarily encountered in classical Chinese texts or historical references.