HSK · Level 72
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Chinese word
殿堂
Pronunciation
Pinyindiàn táng
Meaning
- nounpalace hall
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A grand central hall where ceremony and prestige meet, in a palace or temple and later in any honored realm.
Common phrases
音乐殿堂yīn yuè diàn táng
music hall
走进殿堂zǒu jìn diàn táng
enter the hall
Similar words
宫殿gōng diàn: A large, luxurious building for a ruler's home, government work, and ceremonies.
大殿dà diàn: An important central hall in a palace or temple used for major ceremonies.
礼堂lǐ táng: A large indoor space provided for ceremonies and group meetings.
大厅dà tīng: A spacious indoor area in a building used for movement through the building or for waiting.
Definition in Chinese
位于宫殿、庙宇等中用于举行重要仪式的主要正殿，也比喻象征权威或荣誉的场所或称号。wèi yú gōng diàn miào yǔ děng zhōng yòng yú jǔ xíng zhòng yào yí shì de zhǔ yào zhèng diàn yě bǐ yù xiàng zhēng quán wēi huò róng yù de cháng suǒ huò chēng hào
Word origin
殿 (diàn, "palace hall") + 堂 (táng, "hall") joins two architectural terms to mark a chief ceremonial building, which supports the later figurative sense of a place or title of high honor.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- temple hallnoun