(táng) - An ancient variant form of 堂 (táng), meaning & used historically.

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táng | 8 strokes | radical: 土

· táng

An ancient variant form of 堂 (táng), meaning hall, main room, or court;

used historically.

An ancient variant form of 堂 (táng), meaningused historically.

Usage highlights

Ancient form of hallHistorical variant characterUsed in classical texts

Synonyms

  • hall, main room (modern standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form of hall (堂).
  • It appears in some historical texts as a variant.
  • The modern standard form is 堂.

Collocations

  • Ancient form of hall()
  • Historical variant character
  • Used in classical texts

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 坣 is an ancient variant of 堂, which originally referred to the main hall of a house or a ceremonial court.
  • The character 堂 carries strong cultural connotations of family, tradition, and formal spaces in Chinese architecture.

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