南门 (nā) — southern gate
Definition
The south gate of a walled city or palace — used as a landmark or meeting point, not for modern building entrances (where you'd say 南边/南面). Pair with 从/在 when giving or asking for a location.
noun
southern gate
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 南门。Wǒ men cóng nā jìn le gǔ chéng.We entered the ancient city through the south gate.
- 南门。nā Wài miàn yǒu yì tiáo xiǎo hé.There is a small river outside the south gate.
- 南门。Tā men yuē zài nā jiàn miàn.They arranged to meet at the south gate.
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