Common Meanings
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gé阁
A multi-storied pavilion or building, often used for sightseeing, recreation, storing books, or housing Buddhist figures. It can also refer to '阁下' (géxià), a respectful form of address like 'Your Excellency'.
这座园林中的楼阁设计精巧，引人入胜.
The pavilion in this garden is exquisitely designed and captivating.
Specifically refers to a woman's private chamber (boudoir), or, in the phrase '出阁' (chū gé), means for a woman to get married.
她今年就要出阁了。
She is going to get married this year.
A small room or building, often referring to an attic or a small pavilion.
这间老房子有一个宽敞的阁楼。
This old house has a spacious attic.
Refers to a cabinet or a government's executive body, especially in the context of 'forming a cabinet' (组阁) or 'joining a cabinet' (入阁).
新上任的领导人正在积极地组阁
The newly appointed leader is actively forming a cabinet.
To stop; to put aside (same as '搁').
他暂时阁笔休息。
He temporarily put down his pen to rest.