wōpù

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  12. wōpù
Scope note
Literally, wo 窩 refers to a recessed shelter or safe hiding place and pu 鋪 can refer to a bed, and perhaps by extension, an inn or station, such as a postal station. In the Tang dynasty (618-907) pu 鋪 was associated with military security, meaning “a place for guards”. As a compound architectural term, wopu usually refers to a simple military facility where soldiers could reside and store equipment. Wopu were mostly built on city walls, but also on riverbanks, campsites, and other areas where temporary quarters were needed.
wōpù
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025