掖庭 Traditional form: 掖庭 Pinyin (reading): yètíng Definitions: Lateral Courts in the imperial palace (housing concubines and administrative offices) Characters: 掖 - to tuck, to fold; to support 庭 - court; courtyard; spacious hall or yard Traditional characters: 掖 - to tuck, to fold; to support 庭 - court; courtyard; spacious hall or yard