壂 (diàn) - Palace foundation & the base or foundation of a palace or

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壂 · diàn

Palace foundation;

the base or foundation of a palace or large building;

archaic term for a palace or hall.

Palace foundationthe base or foundation of a palace orarchaic term for a palace or hall.

Usage highlights

Palace foundationTemple hallMain hallFoundation baseAncient foundationHall construction

Synonyms

  • 基— foundation, base
  • 础— foundation stone, base
  • 殿— palace hall, temple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient palace foundation (古壂) was excavated by archaeologists.
  • They built the hall on a solid foundation (壂基).
  • The temple's main hall (主壂) was constructed during the Ming dynasty.

Collocations

  • Palace foundation(宫壂)
  • Temple hall(寺壂)
  • Main hall(正壂)
  • Foundation base(壂基)
  • Ancient foundation(古壂)
  • Hall construction(壂宇)

Idioms

  • The palace stands on solid foundations(壂基稳固)
  • Magnificent halls and palaces(壂宇巍峨)
  • The foundation of the ancestral temple(宗庙之壂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese architecture terminology for the foundations of important buildings.
  • Appears in historical texts describing imperial palaces and temples.
  • Represents architectural grandeur and stability in traditional Chinese construction.

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