noun
- a circular or oval opening in a wall, typically found in traditional Chinese gardens and architecture, designed to frame views and allow passage between spaces
Usage: also called moon door or moon window; common in East Asian architecture
Examples
- The moongate in the garden framed a beautiful view of the pond beyond.
- She walked through the moongate and entered the inner courtyard.
- The architect designed a moongate to connect the two sections of the traditional Chinese garden.
- Moongates are often painted red or decorated with intricate patterns in classical gardens.
- The circular moongate allowed light to filter through while creating an artistic focal point.