Is 庿 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 庿 is an archaic variant and has been largely replaced by 庙 in modern usage. It appears mainly in classical texts.

Can 庿 be used in personal names?

Generally not recommended for contemporary naming due to its obsolete status and potential for confusion. The modern form 庙 is preferred if temple symbolism is desired.

What is the difference between 庿 and 庙?

They are variant forms of the same character meaning 'temple'. 庙 is the standard modern form, while 庿 is the ancient variant found in classical literature.

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miào ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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庿 · miào

Temple — archaic variant of 庙 (miào), referring to a temple, shrine, or ancestral hall.

Temple — archaic variant of 庙 (miào), referring

Usage highlights

Ancient templeAncestral templeTemple hallTemple gateConfucius temple

Synonyms

庙— temple, shrine (modern standard form)
寺— temple, monastery (often Buddhist)
祠— ancestral hall, shrine

Antonyms

宅— residence, home (private dwelling vs. public temple)

Usage & contexts

Examples

The ancient temple (古庿) was well-preserved.
They visited the ancestral temple (祖庿).
This character is an old form for temple (庿 is an ancient form of 庙).

Collocations

Ancient temple(古庿)
Ancestral temple(祖庿)
Temple hall(庿堂)
Temple gate(庿门)
Confucius temple(孔庿)

Idioms

Run one's own temple to worship one's own gods(自立庿堂)
Cannot enter the temple, cannot enter the court(不庿不朝)

Cultural background

FAQ

庿 is an ancient variant of 庙 (miào), primarily used in classical texts.
Temples (庙/庿) in traditional Chinese culture served as places for ancestral worship, Confucian rites, and honoring deities.
The character reflects the architectural and religious practices of ancient China.

庿 (miào) - Temple — archaic variant of 庙 (miào), referring