祊 (bēng) - A side gate or chamber in an ancestral & a place name in ancient China.

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bēng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 礻

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祊 · bēng

A side gate or chamber in an ancestral temple;

a place name in ancient China.

A side gate or chamber in an ancestrala place name in ancient China.

Usage highlights

Temple side chamberAncient place nameTemple gateAncestral templeRitual chamber

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancestral temple's side chamber (庙祊) was used for rituals.
  • This ancient place (祊地) was mentioned in historical texts.
  • They performed ceremonies at the temple gate (庙门之祊).

Collocations

  • Temple side chamber(庙祊)
  • Ancient place name(祊地)
  • Temple gate(庙门之祊)
  • Ancestral temple(宗庙祊)
  • Ritual chamber(祭祊)

Idioms

  • The solemn temple chamber(庙祊肃穆)
  • Rites at the temple gate(庙门之祊礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to a specific architectural feature in ancient Chinese ancestral temples where rituals were conducted.
  • Also used as a place name in ancient texts, particularly associated with the state of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period.

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