阙 Stroke Order

阙 (quē / jué) 1. In ancient times used as "缺" (quē). Meaning: vacancy. 2. Fault; error. 3. A surname. 4. A structure on either side of the palace gate for vigilance. 5. Refers to the emperor's residence; metaphorically used to indicate the court. 6. Capital city; palace. 7. Stone archways on either side of a tomb. 8. A high platform in front of ancient palaces, temples, or tombs, typically with one on each side and a path between them. Definitions: 1. 不完整，缺少事物的状态 (Incomplete; lacking) [English: incomplete; fragmentary]. Example: 阙典 (a system of laws that is incomplete); 阙略 (incomplete). 2. 缺点或错误 (A fault; an error) [English: fault; slip; error]. Example: 阙失 (an error; a mistake); 阙政 (political measures with issues). 3. 豁口或缺口的地方 (A gap) [English: gap]. Example: 阙陷 (a depression). 4. 应补的职位或缺额 (A vacancy) [English: vacancy]. Example: 阙车 (an ancient war chariot used to fill gaps; equivalent to modern mobile reserves). 5. 代指皇宫或王权 (Used to refer to a palace or royal authority) [English: palace; court]. Example: 阙下 (beneath the palace; metaphorically referring to the court). As a verb (动): 1. 削减或毁坏 (To cut down; to ruin) [English: cut down; ruin]. Example: 阙翦 (to damage). 2. 表示缺失或不足 (To be short of) [English: be short of]. Example: 阙少 (to lack; to be deficient). 3. 欠缺或未给 (To owe) [English: owe]. 4. 通常指挖掘 (To dig) [English: dig]. As an adjective (形): 1. 不完善或残缺 (Incomplete; fragmentary) [English: incomplete; fragmentary]. Additional entries (名) include meanings related to ancient architectural elements surrounding palaces or tombs, emphasizing their societal or political significance. Note: The character is used in various contexts including names, architectural terms, and literary references, often symbolizing the presence of a palace or authority.