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    moon gate
    /mo͞on ɡāt/

    noun

    • 1. (in China) a circular gateway in a wall.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Moon_gateMoon gate - Wikipedia

    A moon gate ( Chinese: 月亮门; pinyin: yuèliàngmén) is a circular opening in a garden wall that acts as a pedestrian passageway. It is a traditional architectural element in Chinese gardens. [1] The shapes of the gates and their tiles have different spiritual meanings.

  3. www.homequestionsanswered.com › what-is-a-moon-gateWhat is a Moon Gate? - Home Questions Answered

    May 16, 2024 · A moon gate can be found in a number of elaborate gardens throughout China, the US, and the UK, as well as in Bermuda. Sometimes called a full moon gate, this gate typically consists of a round opening in a large wall that creates an entrance into a garden or other outdoor area.

  4. greenpacks.org › what-is-the-significance-of-a-moon-gateWhat is the significance of a moon gate? - Green Packs

    The significance of a moon gate lies in its symbolism and the impact it has on the overall design and atmosphere of a garden. As a circular opening in a garden wall, a moon gate serves as a pedestrian passageway, inviting visitors to enter and explore the space beyond.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moon gateMoon gate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MOON GATE is a circular opening used in Chinese architecture to afford passage through a wall.

  6. gardensofstonebridge.com › what-is-a-garden-moon-gateWhat is a garden “moon gate?” | Gardens of Stonebridge

    A garden moon gate is a circular opening in a wall that acts as a passageway and is a traditional element in Chinese gardens. It is also used in Bermuda architecture and represents birth, renewal and good luck for newlyweds.

  7. medium.com › an-idea › the-mystical-origins-and-inclusivenessThe Mystical Origins and Inclusiveness of Garden Moon Gates

    Jul 2, 2021 · A Wikipedia post on moon gates states moon gates are considered “a traditional element in Chinese gardens” that are usually part of a garden wall and have certain design elements that...

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOON GATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A moon gate is a circular gateway in a wall, originally a feature of Chinese architecture. Learn how to use this term in sentences and see related words and images from Wikipedia.