English–Chinese
“palace hall” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindiàn táng
Example
故宫里有很多古老的殿堂。gù gōng lǐ yǒu hěn duō gú lǎo de diàn táng
There are many old palace halls in the Forbidden City.
How to say “palace hall” in Chinese
“Palace hall” in Chinese is 殿堂 (diàn táng).
A grand central hall where ceremony and prestige meet, in a palace or temple and later in any honored realm.
Example sentences with 殿堂
他的演出让他终于走进了音乐殿堂。tā de yǎn chū ràng tā zhōng yú zǒu jìn le yīn yuè diàn táng
His performance finally brought him into the music hall.
Tips for using 殿堂
- For native English speakers, English "hall" can mean any large room, but this Chinese word has a formal, elevated tone and usually suits heritage, ceremony, or honor rather than an everyday venue.