palace gates

language: zh

definitions

  1. The physical entrance structures, such as large doors or barriers, situated at the perimeter of a royal residence or castle.
    zh: 宫殿的大门
  2. A symbolic threshold representing the separation between the inner circle of power and the outside world.
    zh: 权力边界

examples

  1. The guards opened the palace gates to welcome the visiting dignitaries.

    卫兵打开宫殿大门，欢迎来访的显贵。

  2. Stepping through the palace gates meant leaving her old life behind.

    跨过宫门意味着告别过去的生活。