函谷关 hán gǔ guān

Hangu Pass, ancient mountain pass in Henan

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. Hangu Pass in modern day Henan Province, strategic pass forming the eastern gate of the Qin State during the Warring States Period (770-221 BC)

Characters

Character Meaning
函 hán
variant of 函hán; envelope; letter
谷 gǔ HSK 6
grain; valley; corn
关 guān HSK 1
to close; to shut; to turn off