(huáng) - Huang — refers to a type of platform & specifically used in the term 堂堭 (táng huáng)

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huáng | 12 strokes | radical:

· huáng

Huang — refers to a type of platform or terrace, often found in imperial palace architecture;

specifically used in the term 堂堭 (táng huáng) meaning palace hall platform.

Huang — refers to a type of platformspecifically used in the term 堂堭 (táng huáng)

Usage highlights

Palace platformImperial terraceCeremonial platformPlatform terracePalace hall platform

Synonyms

  • platform, terrace
  • altar, platform

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The imperial palace had magnificent platforms (堂堭).
  • Ancient Chinese architecture featured various types of terraces (堭台).
  • The ceremonial platform was elaborately decorated (礼堭).

Collocations

  • Palace platform(堂堭)
  • Imperial terrace(皇堭)
  • Ceremonial platform(礼堭)
  • Platform terrace(堭台)
  • Palace hall platform(宫堂堭)

Idioms

  • Magnificent palace platforms(堂皇堭台)
  • Imperial terrace grandeur(皇堭壮丽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in architectural contexts referring to elevated platforms in imperial Chinese palaces.
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing palace architecture and ceremonial spaces.
  • Represents the grandeur and hierarchical structure of traditional Chinese imperial architecture.

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